Fire Pit Art Africa's Big 5 Fire Pit – Exotic Steel Fire Bowl

Africa's Big 5 Fire Pit from Fire Pit Art

$8,470.00

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Powder coat colors are for gas versions only. Wood Burning models must be Iron Oxide Patina.

Details

The Africa’s Big 5 Fire Pit by Fire Pit Art brings five wildlife silhouettes into a sculptural steel centerpiece. Cutouts of an elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and Cape buffalo surround the bowl, while a tusk-inspired base extends the wildlife theme beneath it. The animals stand out against the steel during the day and frame the glow of the fire after dark.

Handcrafted in the USA from 1/4-inch-thick mild carbon steel, the 41-inch-diameter bowl sits above a base that spans 58 inches from tusk to tusk. Its raised profile suits an open garden gathering area, lodge terrace or hospitality courtyard where both elements can be appreciated. With the wood-burning model weighing 700 pounds and gas versions weighing 750 pounds, this is a substantial piece to plan into the landscape rather than move between gatherings.

Features

Wildlife cutouts depicting an African elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and Cape buffalo.
Tusk-inspired mild carbon steel base that carries the sculptural detailing beneath the bowl.
41-inch-diameter bowl made from 1/4-inch-thick mild carbon steel.
Handcrafted in the USA.
Standard Iron Oxide Patina finish that gradually darkens with exposure and use.
Wood-burning, natural gas and liquid propane configurations.
Match-lit or All Weather Electronic Ignition System options for gas models.

Fuel & ignition options

Choose the configuration around how you’ll use the fire pit and who will operate it. Five combinations are available:

Wood-burning.
Natural gas — match-lit.
Liquid propane — match-lit.
Natural gas — All Weather Electronic Ignition System (AWEIS).
Liquid propane — All Weather Electronic Ignition System (AWEIS).

Wood-burning

Choose wood when building and tending the fire are part of the experience. Plan for firewood storage, ash cleanup and local wood-burning restrictions. For a lodge or hospitality setting, establish who will tend the fire and manage cleanup between gatherings.

Match-lit gas

Natural gas and propane match-lit configurations keep lighting manual while avoiding the routine of adding logs and clearing wood ash. Follow the supplied lighting sequence and keep the gas controls accessible in the finished installation.

Electronic ignition with AWEIS

Natural gas and propane models are also available with an All Weather Electronic Ignition System. Choose this configuration if you prefer electronic lighting, and confirm power requirements and compatible controls before installation. For shared spaces, decide who will operate the feature and how access to the controls will be managed.

Select the intended fuel and ignition system when ordering. Fire Pit Art makes configuration-specific modifications for gas operation; consumers must not modify a wood-burning piece for gas.

Gas burner & included components

Gas configurations use a 24-inch stainless steel HPC Penta burner rated at 200,000 BTU/hr. The manufacturer’s gas component record lists the fire pit, burner, burner plate, lava rock and flex-line kit, with a 24-inch-diameter pan and 60 pounds of lava rock.

Confirm the complete connection and ignition package for your selected configuration before installation. The output rating applies to gas models, not the wood-burning version. Have a qualified installer verify that the fuel supply meets the burner’s requirements.

Technical Specs

Application: Outdoor.
Bowl diameter: 41 inches.
Overall base span: 58 inches from tusk to tusk.
Overall height: 28 inches.
Tusk base height: 19 inches.
Wood-burning model weight: 700 pounds.
Gas model weight: 750 pounds for all natural gas and propane configurations.
Bowl material: 1/4-inch-thick mild carbon steel.
Base material: Mild carbon steel.
Standard finish: Iron Oxide Patina.
Fuel options: Wood, natural gas or liquid propane.
Gas ignition options: Match-lit or AWEIS.
Country of manufacture: USA.

Finish selection

Iron Oxide Patina is the standard finish and is required for wood-burning models. The heat generated by a wood fire makes powder coating unsuitable.

Powder coating is an option for gas configurations only. Confirm the colors available for Africa’s Big 5 before ordering. Powder-coated surfaces require different care and should not be expected to develop the same weathered appearance as the iron-oxide patina.

Placement & installation

Plan around the full 58-inch tusk-to-tusk span, not just the 41-inch bowl. Give the base room to be seen from several directions while preserving walkways and required clearances. At 28 inches high, this is a raised sculptural bowl rather than a low-profile fire pit, so compare its height with the surrounding chairs and sightlines.

Confirm delivery access and arrange suitable equipment and personnel to move the 700-pound wood-burning model or 750-pound gas model into position. Verify the full footprint, supporting-surface requirements and clearances before preparing the site.

Have a qualified installer confirm local requirements and the connections needed for your configuration. Natural gas requires a suitable permanent supply. For propane, plan the tank location and connection arrangement. AWEIS also requires confirmation of the electrical supply and controls.

Care & accessories

The iron-oxide patina is intended to change rather than retain a uniform color. Keep wet leaves and debris off the steel while the finish matures. Don’t place a tarp against the surface: Fire Pit Art advises that it can interfere with oxidation, blacken the patina or transfer color to the metal. For a powder-coated gas model, follow the care instructions supplied for that finish.

Follow the operating and cleaning instructions for your fuel configuration. If you’re considering a cover, spark guard or other accessory, confirm that it’s specifically compatible with Africa’s Big 5 rather than relying on dimensions alone. Let the fire pit cool fully before fitting a compatible cover.

Warranty

Fire Pit Art provides a 10-year structural-integrity warranty for carbon steel fire pits for the original purchaser. The iron-oxide finish and saltwater environments are excluded, as are shipping and handling charges associated with warranty service. Confirm finish coverage separately if you select a powder-coated gas model.

Gas and ignition components have separate coverage, and some terms differ between residential and commercial use. Review Fire Pit Art’s warranty information for complete coverage and exclusions, and confirm the terms applicable to your selected configuration.

California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Combustion byproducts produced when using this product include carbon monoxide and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.