This richly detailed bowl from Zimele Ceramics pairs iridescent starlings with South Africa’s national flower, the protea. The sculpted birds gleam in tones of violet, blue, and green, while the surrounding proteas bloom in soft blush and coral hues. Hand-sculpted and painted in KwaZulu-Natal, the bowl merges iconic South African flora and fauna into a single artwork. Every feather and petal is rendered with care, turning this piece into both a practical vessel and a sculptural tribute to the natural world.