Animal Artwork by Mandara the Gorilla


Item Number: 295

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $400

Online Close: May 12, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 6 bids - Item Sold!


Description

Mandara, the mother of the National Zoo's young gorilla Kibibi, shows off her creativity in this painting. Keepers work with our great apes to train many different behaviors for husbandry and medical reasons, but they also work with the apes to train them to paint with bamboo or paint brushes. Framed 13" x 16".

Special Instructions

The winning bidder can arrange to pick up the item at the National Zoo. Please email: store.inquiry@si.edu to arrange your pick-up. Otherwise, the bidder is responsible for the Shipping and Handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount.

Donated by

NZP Great Ape House