Wild Nature 2009 The Big THEFive POWER OF AFRICA Preciosa presents most difficult most powerful most dangerous animals of AFRICA. The Big Five The Power of Africa 1137 61 New 2009 LION (Panthera leo) The lion is admired for its majesty and speed. It is a symbol of courage, honour and strength. In ancient Egypt, it embodied the fi gure of the Sun God. 115 x 180 mm / 4.5 x 7.1“ 1136 19 New 2009 AFRICAN ELEPHANT (Loxodonta africana) The elephant is a symbol of affl uence, strength and power. In Hindu mythology, it represents the symbol of the cosmic order- a column holding up the universe, the heavens, and even the clouds. 110 x 145 mm / 4.3 x 5.7“ 1134 62 New 2009 LEOPARD (Panthera pardus) The leopard is a symbol of friendship, intuition and understanding. In ancient Egypt, fi gurines of the leopards served as protective amulets. 85 x 190 mm / 3.3 x 7.5“ 1135 00 New 2009 BLACK RHINOCEROS (Diceros bicornis) The rhinoceros is a symbol of wisdom. Our ancestors considered the horn of the rhinoceros to be a magic vessel. They believed that when they poured a drink into it, they could tell whether the drink was poisoned. 80 x 150 mm / 3.1 x 5.9“ 1083 63 1085 61 SCARLET IBIS IMPALA (Eudocimus ruber) (Aepyceros melampus) The Scarlet Ibis is a sacred bird The ancient Egyptians associated in Egyptian mythology, the the antelope with the god Satet, embodiment of the god Thowta, the giver of the cool waters which the god of letters and wisdom. ensured Egypt’s rainfall and harvest. 190 x 125 mm / 7.5 x 5.0“ 170 x 123 mm / 6.7 x 4.8“ 1081 00 1082 00 LITTLE EGRET 1 LITTLE EGRET 2 (Egretta garzetta) (Egretta garzetta) In Chinese mythology images of the In the mythology of ancient Egypt egret are often found in conjunction the egret is depicted as a Phoenix, with the lotus, meaning: „My way the sun bird. In Chinese mythology heads upwards“. the phoenix symbolizes beauty, love, peace and prosperity. 239 x 137 mm / 9.4 x 5.4“ 225 x 87 mm / 8.9 x 3.5“ 1084 61 BLACKBUCK (Antilope cervicapra) The ancient Egyptians associated the antelope with the god Satet, the giver of the cool waters which ensured Egypt’s rainfall and harvest. 115 x 175 mm / 4.5 x 6.9“ 1086 64 AFRICAN BUFFALO (Syncerus caffer) The buffalo is a symbol of the family in China. It is the protector of family happiness and tradition, but also of faithful partnership until the grave. 104 x 200 mm / 4.1 x 7.9“ 1138 61 New 2009 GIRAFFE (Giraffa camelopardalis) The giraffe is a symbol of shyness and taciturnity. Its unique majesty and elegance fascinate surroundings. For our ancestors the giraffe was a symbol of love. 235 x 160 mm / 9.3 x 6.3“ Your local retailer: www.preciosa.com The producer reserves the right to changes in assortment and parameters. design │ creative boutique © PRECIOSA FIGURKY, s.r.o., 2008 .