Tinga Tinga Animals (320 Pieces) Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

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Tinga Tinga is a painting style that originated in Tanzania and Kenya. It is named after its founder, Tanzanian painter Edward...
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  • Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
  • Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
  • To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
  • Nautilus Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in the USA, on California's sunny central coast.
  • The puzzles are precision laser cut with advanced technology, ensuring every piece fits together perfectly for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Tinga Tinga is a painting style that originated in Tanzania and Kenya. It is named after its founder, Tanzanian painter Edward Tingatinga. 

In 1953, he traveled to Dar-es-Salaam for work and decided to try painting as it was easier than construction. He could not afford to purchase art supplies, so he began with scavenged materials, painting on discarded masonite using layers of bicycle enamel, household paint, and old paintbrushes. 

His colorful, crowded paintings depicted fantastic animals and birds, dancing tribespeople, and scenes of village life. Each is related to a legend or saying from Tingatinga's Makua tribal culture. Though the subjects are rural, the paintings are more urban art forms, evolved on the streets of Dar-es-Salaam and conceived not as a means of personal expression but as a method of earning money. With its cheerful subject matter, Tingatinga's art was designed to appeal to the romantic notions of African life held by tourists.

In 1972, amid a burgeoning artistic career, Edward Tingatinga was shot dead by police in a case of mistaken identity. His fellow artists and family members in Dar formed the Tinga Tinga Arts Cooperative Society in his name.

The paintings are called Naive or Folk Art and are often humorous, sarcastic, and caricatural.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers and animal lovers , this traditional adult jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many animal shaped whimsy pieces that match the corresponding areas in the image, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw together. 

  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Irregular Edge for a Little More Challenge
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 320
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 15" x 10"
  • Artist: Sabena Jane Blackbird
  • Serial #: NP23-320-669
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 2
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
  • Serial #: NP23-320-669
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 320
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 15" x 10"
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 2

Sabena Jane Blackbird

Sabena Jane Blackbird is a visual artist known for her emotionally resonant and richly layered mixed-media work. Drawing inspiration from personal memory, cultural symbolism, and the natural world, her art explores identity, resilience, and transformation themes. Her pieces often feature intricate textures, found materials, and bold color contrasts, creating a deeply introspective and tactile experience that engages the viewer physically.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Sabena’s work deeply connects place and history. Her fine arts and social work background informs a practice rooted in the transformative power of storytelling and healing. Using collage, painting, and printmaking, she creates visual narratives that speak to individual and collective experiences, often referencing family histories, ancestral threads, and the layers of time, inspiring hope and resilience in her audience.

Sabena’s work has been exhibited in galleries and community spaces across the United States and is held in private collections. She is committed to accessibility and often collaborates on public art and community projects that center on underrepresented voices. Whether in intimate works on paper or large-scale installations, her art continues to evolve while remaining grounded in the belief that making is a personal and communal act.