Plains Zebras on a Carved Emu Egg
This carved emu egg features two zebras, one on each side of the egg.
When we think of zebras, visions of the African plains spring to
mind. However, there are actually 3 different species of zebra,
and several subspecies. No two zebras look exactly alike - the
pattern of stripes (particularly in the shoulder area) is unique to the
individual.
The Plains Zebra (Equus burchelli) is
the most plentiful and widespread of the three species, and the one most
people envision when the word zebra comes to mind. The Plaines
Zebra may reach 55 inches at the shoulder and weigh 650 or more
pounds. The vertical stripes on the side are broad and bend on the
flanks to become horizontal across the rump. The stripes extend
down the legs to the hooves and those on the sides meet under the belly
and also go up into the mane. In the subspecies Damara zebra, the
pattern of broad, dark stripes is alternated with thin, stripes.
The stripes fade to into the body color and are absent from the legs.
The plains zebra "barks" rather than neighs or brays.
The Grevy's Zebra
(Equus greyvi) is the largest of the three species and possibly the
most beautiful. Closely spaced and narrow, the stripes extend all
the way to the hooves. The belly is white. There is a broad
black dorsal stripe which is set off by a narrow white area on either
side. Adults may weigh as much a 880 pounds and be 57 inches at the
shoulder. The Grevy's Zebra has a bray similar in sound to that of a
donkey.
The Mountain Zebra is the smallest
of the 3 species and has two sub-species characterized by a "dewlap" on
the throat. This square shaped patch of skin is most developed on
the males.
The Hartmann's zebra (Equus zebra hartmanni) stands between 46 to
52 inches and has broad black stripes on an off white body which run down
the legs, but do not meet on the belly.
The Cape Mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra)
averages 47 inches at the shoulder and has broad black stripes closely
spaced on an pure white body.
This carved egg with two plains zebras on it comes with
it's own hand turned hardwood egg stand.
Because of the variations of color and texture
inherent in the emu egg itself, each carved egg will be unique and make a
distinctive addition to any decor or collection.
#160 Plains Zebras Carved Emu Egg $150.00
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