Blue Cranes (also known as Stanley Cranes or Paradise Cranes) are the national bird of South Africa and are frequently seen in the countryside surrounding my home town of Hermanus.

The Blue Crane is culturally significant to the Xhosa people of South Africa who call it ‘indwe’. Traditonally, when a man distinguished himself in battle or otherwise, he was often decorated by the chief with Blue Crane feathers in a ceremony called ‘ukundzabela.’ Men so honoured, who would wear the feathers sticking out of their hair, were known as ‘ugaba’ (trouble) ~ the implication being that if trouble arose, they would reinstate peace and order.

This print is available in two sizes – 1000mm x 1000mm or 700mm x 700mm. The print is delivered rolled into a tube, ready for framing. Free worldwide courier delivery.

Limited Edition of 50 Fine Art Prints.