Vintage 80s Air Zimbabwe Soapstone Bird Souvenir w/Original Box Rare Memorabilia For Sale

Up for sale is a rare piece of vintage aviation history: an official Air Zimbabwe Soapstone Bird Replica, given exclusively as a complimentary souvenir to select passengers during the 1980s and 1990s!What makes this specific piece desirable for collectors is the inclusion of its original, branded presentation box. Finding the stone bird intact is uncommon, but finding it alongside the original vintage box—complete with the classic Air Zimbabwe livery, logo, and printed historical summary of the Hungwe (the Zimbabwe Bird)—is exceptionally rare.Item Details:Artifact: Soapstone replica of the famous Great Zimbabwe Bird (Hungwe)
Airline: Air Zimbabwe (National Carrier)
Era: Circa 1980s / early 1990s
Material: Authentic, hand-carved soapstone with natural gray/green marbling
Inclusions: Includes the original cardboard presentation box featuring the vintage Air Zimbabwe branding and historical text on the reverse
Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition. The soapstone retains its smooth texture and detailed geometric carvings on the base. No major cracks or restorations. (Please review photos to inspect natural mineral veins and minor vintage surface wear). The box is structurally sound and complete with all flaps. Showing minor edge wear, light scuffing, and vintage character consistent with its age, but the text and branding remain perfectly crisp and highly displayable.Shipping & Handling: Soapstone is a naturally soft mineral, so this item will be packed with the utmost care. The sculpture and the box will be wrapped in dense bubble wrap and shipped inside a sturdy, crush-proof box to ensure it arrives in the exact condition pictured. International shipping is welcome via 's secure shipping program.Don’t miss the chance to add this unique cross-section of African history and 20th-century aviation memorabilia to your collection!