Lilac Breasted Roller

Birds

Bronze Lilac Breasted Roller Sculpture

Coracias caudatus

I’ve been fortunate to visit the bushveld and Kruger National Park many times, and the lilac-breasted roller is my favourite bird to look out for in this area. Its beautiful colours is what I tried to capture during the patina process.

Title: Lilac breasted roller

Edition: 30

Size: 22 x 15 x 37cm
Material composition: Patinated bronze on crystal base

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