San Animals (Ostrich)

Artist: Theresa Jo (design based on San art)

Raw metal finish, R420 * Design also available in stainless steel and painted at an additional cost.

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This Ostrich silhouette was sourced from an engraving done by /Xam hunter-gatherers.  

This one was found in the Karoo. Ostrich were dangerous but alluring game targets for the /Xam.

 S 28º 42 56.2.´ – E 24º 13 49.5´

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Mantis knew that Ostrich would not give him any fire, so he decided to make a plan. 
One day he went to visit Ostrich. 'Come,' he called, 'I have found a tree with delicious yellow plums on it.' 
Ostrich was delighted. He began to eat the plums that were easiest to reach. 
As Ostrich stood up on tiptoe and spread his wings to balance himself, Mantis snatched some of the fire from beneath his wing and ran off with it. 
This was how he brought fire to the Bushmen. 
Since then, Ostrich, terribly ashamed, has never flown and keeps his wings pressed to his sides, to preserve the little fire he has left.

How Mantis stole fire from the Ostrich

• San legend.