MOTHER IN WAITING

This endearing sculpture of an expectant mother highlights the love a mother feels for her baby even before birth. The perfect gift for a mom-to-be. Handcrafted by artisans in west Africa using the lost wax method. Each piece may vary slightly.  - Handcrafted in Burkina Faso - Bronzed brass - 4.5"L x 2.25"W x 6.5"H THE LOST WAX METHOD Our elegantly transcendent Burkinabe cast metal sculptures are handcrafted by our partner artisans in Burkina Faso, who do their daily work under a breezy metal canopy. In this outdoor studio, a small team of artists produce beautiful pieces using the lost wax metal casting method. Initially, a wax model of each piece is made from softened wax. The smallest details of the figure are carved into the wax and the details of the folds and swirls of the frocks and headdresses are finely crafted. These details will result in one-of-a kind sculptures. When the wax figure is finished to the wax artist’s satisfaction, another team member surrounds the f