This is an original contemporary etching by the Zimbabwean artist Emmanuel Mukwiro, titled "Lighting fire the traditional way." Created in 2011, the piece is a fine example of Mukwiro’s signature style, which often focuses on ancestral African customs and the simplicity of rural life. A notable historical and technical detail of Mukwiro’s work is his frequent use of recycled elephant dung paper; this handmade, acid-free medium provides a distinctively textured, organic, and earth-toned background that enhances the tribal and traditional themes of his subjects. The artwork depicts four figures engaged in the ritualistic act of starting a fire beneath a stylized tree, rendered with bold, fluid lines and earthy pigments. This specific piece is marked as an A/P (Artist’s Proof), indicating it was one of the first prints taken from the plate for the artist's personal inspection before the main edition. The item is professionally matted and housed in a dark wood frame, appearing to be in excellent condition with no visible foxing, fading, or damage to the paper or the frame. Dimensions: 40cm x 32cm