Given its sturdy bronze frame, what stories does the Ziegenbock Sculpture hold? The Ziegenbock Sculpture is a bronze artwork by Kurt Bauer. It stands as a testament to Hamburg’s vibrant art scene.
Let’s talk about Carl Hagenbeck. He was a German animal dealer and founder of modern zoo animal keeping. He brought the Owamboziege to Germany. The Owamboziege comes from Owamboland, north of the Namib desert in Africa. The people of Owamboland call themselves the Owambo. They gave the goat breed its name. From Hagenbeck’s animal park in Hamburg, the goat breed spread mainly in Northern Germany.
Do you notice the intricate details of the Ziegenbock Sculpture? It captures the essence of the animal’s spirit. The Owamboziege is black with a white marking on its head. It has pronounced long drooping ears. It is relatively small. It offers a low milk yield. It is only suitable for landscape management to a limited extent in our latitudes.
Many of Stephan Balkenhol’s statues can be seen throughout Hamburg. This includes in front of Hamburg’s large public library in the city center. It also includes in front of the Hagenbeck Zoo. Since 1993, Hamburg’s waterscapes have been defined by his wooden figures. The oak sculptures are mounted on shallow water barrels. They are at four different locations in the Hanseatic city.
The Ziegenbock Sculpture. It invites us to reflect on nature and art. It encourages a dialogue between the urban environment and the wild. It is a lasting landmark. It enriches Hamburg’s cultural landscape.