African Art Wooden Giraffe Sculpture On Base - 14.2" 8.8 oz. In Africa wood is the dominant material used for carving due to its wide availability and ease of carving. Artisans often record what they have seen in the day in their sculptures and these wooden giraffes are just such. Hand carved from non-endangered wood. Represents the importance of intuition in African culture. Fixed to a removable wooden base. Each item has different body markings and is truly unique.