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African Animals in Origami
By John Montroll
Published: 1991 by Dover Publications
Pages: 120
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 0486269779
Buy from: Amazon.com
| Skill Level : | From simple to complex |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
| Photos of completed models? | No |
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Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? |
No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? | Yes |
Overall Impression
This book is about animals that can be found on the African continent.
It begins with two simple plant models, and terminates with a fantastic
spotted giraffe, that uses both sides of the paper to create spots.
Each model is accompanied with an explanation about the animal depicted.
The Models
| Model | Notes | Photo (Click for a larger image) |
|---|---|---|
| Grass |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Tree |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Sacred Ibis | ||
| Crowned crane | ||
| Flamingo |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Crocodile |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Hippopotamus | ||
| Snake | ||
| Chameleon |
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| Bee-eater | ||
| Hoopoe | ||
| Hornbill | ||
| Gorilla |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Chimpanzee | ||
| African elephant |
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| Ostrich | ||
| Vulture |
 Folded by Gabriel Vong |
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| Aardvark | ||
| Rhinoceros |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Gazelle |
 Folded by Origami Plaza |
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| Lion |
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| Zebra | Also published in Origami USA 1990 convention book |
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| Giraffe | Also published in Origami USA 1991 convention book |
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| Spotted giraffe |
 On the right |
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