African Stitched Cowhide Picture Rug, Mother Horse & Foal, 94" X 58.5"

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Decorative African stitched hide animal picture rug, Juliet and Thinta, depicting a mother horse and her foal, on patchwork oval background, maker's mark on back, approx 94"l, 58.5"w Note: Juliet was a dedicated therapy horse whose gentle nature helped numerous children facing different challenges to connect, communicate and engage with the world around them. Beside her stands her foal, Thinta - a name meaning "touch" in isiZulu. It is a fitting name for an artwork about a remarkable horse whose life was defined by the lives she touched Provenance: Vukari Art, artisan-crafted from 100% Nguni Cowhide Note per consignor: Born in the basalt peaks of the Drakensberg, The Basotho pony is forged by thin air and vertical trails. Juliet and her foal, Thinta, are the living heartbeat of this high-altitude frontier, a bond defined by hardened hooves and a shared instinct for the long trek. This piece captures the quiet grit of the mountain and the promise of tomorrow; it is a record of the sacred trust that ensures the next generation finds its footing. On the wild frontier, survival demands toughness, but itis this unwavering connection that carries the spirit forward.