Hoof Print by Shizu
Item Number: 419
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Shizu is a young donkey, or "Kona Nightingale," living on the Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Here she has an important job interpreting the history of the donkeys who carried packs of coffee across Kona's coffeeland in the first part of the 20th century. Being very sure-footed with small, nimble hooves made donkeys excellent at navigating the rocky, sloped coffeeland. These donkeys earned the nickname "Kona Nightingales" for the way they would call and sing to each other at night when their work was done. This stamped painting, lovingly made by Shizu and her caretakers, will bring a piece of that history into your home.
This print is on 100% cotton cloth made with non-toxic paint and includes a small portrait of Shizu. It should be kept in a frame and not washed. It measures approximately 12 3/4" in length by 10 3/4" in width.
About the artist: Shizu is a 2-year-old donkey and this print is one of her first works of art. Assisted carefully by staff, we selected colors that reflected her bright and social nature to create a unique print of her hoof. Though Shizu's name can be interpreted to mean quiet or clear, she is known for her loud presence often "talking" to staff as they arrive to the farm. Shizu is always first at the gate in the mornings and leads her companion donkey, Charlie-boy around the pasture land.
For more information about Kona Historical Society's Kona Coffee Living History Farm and our Kona Nightingales, go to https://konahistorical.org/kona-coffee-living-history-farm
Mahalo nui loa Shizu for your support!
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