Karoo Prinia

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Birds

Bronze Karoo Prinia Sculpture

Prinia maculosa

These tiny, vocal little passerines are a joy to watch – feeding in low scrub and hopping from branch to branch hunting insects. For a sculptor a live model is always first prize, and this Karoo prinia was immensely helpful with its daily visits to our garden.

Title: Karoo Prinia

Edition: 15

Size: 17 x 12 x 23cm

Material composition: Patinated Bronze

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