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Recycled Metal Ostrich Planter

Name: Recycled Metal Ostrich Planter
Rating: 4.2 (64 reviews)

The plants that grow in this recycled metal ostrich become its living plumage.

created by

Tom Ateto

$56.00 - 74.00

4.2 (64 Reviews)

created by

Tom Ateto

In Full Feather

Ready to give both hanging baskets and gravity-bound planters a 43 mph* run for their money, these ingenious indoor/outdoor ostrich planters stand—literally, on feet—somewhere in between. Welded by Kenyan Tom Ateto and his team of artisans using washers, nuts, and other salvaged metal pieces, their "plumage" is created by the arrangement of small plants and/or succulents you fill them with. Imagine both trailing and spiky upright flora and you'll begin to see their potential for magnificence--not to mention personality. Handmade in Nairobi, Kenya.

*The speed ostriches can run.

Due to the recycled and handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

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Made in Kenya

Exclusively for UncommonGoods

Tom Ateto and his small team of talented sculptors work in an old British barracks outside of Nairobi, Kenya. Heaps of used machine parts come into their studio as raw material. After the group transforms them with their sculpture magic, what was formerly junk goes out the door as personality-filled outdoor works of art.

Only at UncommonGoods Handmade Recycled

Made from

recycled metal

Measurements

Standard planter: 20.5" H x 6.5" Dia. x 2.5" D
Large planter: 24" H x 7.5" Dia. x 2.5" D

Care

Wipe clean with dry or damp cloth. Planters may develop rust or patina over time. You can spray them with a clear spray paint or sealant to help preserve the original finish.

Notes

Measurements are of bowl and height of planter from feet to top of head.

Item ID

44943

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Most of our items are in stock and will ship quickly. Orders for in-stock items placed before 5pm ET Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, will ship in the US:

Economy shipping:

within 8 days, arriving no later than the 9th business day after the order was placed.

Standard shipping:

within 4 days, arriving 5 business days after the order was placed.

Preferred shipping:

within 2 days, arriving 3 business days after the order was placed.

Expedited shipping:

within 1 day, arriving 2 business days after the order was placed.

Express shipping:

will ship the same day and arrive 1 business day later.

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Reviews
Product Q&A

Love this product!

Adorable, holds a succulent nicely. Have it at my back door as a greeter.

hohofish1

Kirkwood, PA

2019-06-21

Love it!

Just too cute for words!

hohofish1

Kirkwood, PA

2019-06-14

Cute, but not worth the money

Very attractive design; however very small for the price. In addition, it would have been nice to see pictures of what the product will actually look like after being outside. Mine rusted after the first rain. I purchased both sizes and the larger one is very lopsided. I'm worried it will topple in the next big storm.

sarbear

Pittsburgh

2019-06-08

Neat piece!

I love this piece! I have it outside on our patio and was able to put in a succulent pot. Its a great unique and decorative piece!

Shanni

Bethlehem, PA

2019-05-25

Love them...recommend to buy as a pair

very attractive in landscaping.

Midwest

2019-05-16

Cute little ostrich!

My little Ostrich is as cute as the picture! But, even though the size is included in the description, I was surprised by how little the big guy is! We'll figure out how to put some plants in him, but they'll be small! Still very glad I bought him, and even considering a group of 3 for the final configuration!

Nance

New York City

2019-04-19

More adorable than the photo!

Perfect for transforming our yard into a faux wildlife sanctuary. Beautifully made in Kenya, Once we get his plumage arranged via transplants from our succulent garden, the ostrich will join our giraffe and lion metal sculptures.

Safaris R Us

San Diego

2019-01-25

loved it

love it

buzz

charlotte NC

2019-01-07

I wouild buy it again.

Each year my family picks a theme and each person makes their version of that them. The items are assigned a number and and a drawing is held so everyone who participated gets to keep a piece of "family art". In 2019 the theme is "yard art". I bought the ostrich planter as inspiration for my project and as a gift for my daughter.

rcstrick43

Jacksonville, Florida

2018-12-29

Conversation starter

These are smaller than I imagined. I didn't go to the trouble of checking the dimensions. They should work well for indoor plants (succulents) but they're a bit flimsy to use outdoors. All in all I'm happy with them. I think they will look great once we get plants in them. They are unique and a nice addition to our indoor "forest"

Cradman

Southern Indiana

2018-12-28

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