Nomkhubulwane & the Global Herd

Renowned South African artist Andries Botha has created a 9’ elephant matriarch, from recycled truck tires, to attract attention to the critical need to conserve wild spaces and catalyze conversations about artistic endeavors in support of that goal. Inspired by conversation with Dr. Ian Player, and made specifically for WILD9, she is named Nomkhubulwane after the Zulu goddess of rain, nature and fertility.

Nomkhubulwane is one of 12 elephants Botha has created as part of the Human Elephant Foundation to encourage creative projects and discussions about a sustainable relationship with the earth.

Once Nomkhubulwane leaves WILD9, she is available to tour in Mexico and the U.S. between December 2009 and January 2011. HEF is seeking host partner sites who can put her to good use to catalyze conversation and ecological commitment.

Interested in hosting a visit? Get the details here>

Please help support Nomkhubulwane’s North American tour – make a tax-deductible contribution to The WILD Foundation >