{"title":"Woodwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted wooden pieces made by skilled Kenyan artisans. Each item is carved and finished by hand, celebrating the natural beauty of African wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hand-carved-swahili-word-plaque-custom","title":"Hand-Carved Swahili Word Plaque (Custom)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Carved Swahili Word Plaque (Custom)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrice: $310 USD \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCut and hand-carved from solid wood by Kenyan artisans, this plaque features a single Swahili word or short phrase engraved directly into the grain, sanded smooth and left in its natural finish so the wood's own color and texture frame the lettering. A small hanging hole at the top makes it ready to display on a wall or prop on a shelf or mantel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery plaque is made to order — tell us the word or phrase you'd like carved, and our artisans will hand-cut it into the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDimensions: ~20cm × 10cm × 1.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. 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The artisan has picked out the cheetah's signature \"tear line\" markings along the face by hand, giving the piece real character rather than a generic cat silhouette. It stands on a rough-hewn wood base left deliberately unpolished, so the finished animal contrasts against the raw, natural texture beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA substantial display piece for a shelf, console table, or office — the kind of carving that holds its own as a single statement object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. 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Small carved tusks with a contrasting pale tip add a naturalistic touch, and the legs are posed mid-stride for a sense of movement rather than a stiff, static pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA compact, detailed piece that works well on a shelf or desk, or grouped with other safari figurines for a fuller display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. 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Simpler detailing than the larger rhino piece in the collection, making it a good complementary size for grouping with other small safari figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. 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The face carries fine detail work — a carved eye, textured ear rims, and wrinkled snout — that sets it apart as a display centerpiece rather than a simple figurine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.N.D. 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