Super-Duty 1/4" Heavy-Gauge Shell, High-Performance 200,000 BTU Commercial Burner Kit, Masterpiece 3" Solid Steel Custom Tusk Base, Artist Signed & Numbered Embark on an elite safari adventure and transport the raw, captivating aura of the African outback directly onto your estate terrace, premium ranch deck, or luxury hospitality resort with the Fire Pit Art® Africa's Big Five 58-Inch Handcrafted Carbon Steel Fire Pit. Designed to evoke the natural majesty of the savanna, this crowning centerpiece breaks away from thin, mass-produced fire features to present a monumental work of functional structural steel art. The massive 41-inch fire bowl showcases meticulously detailed, precision plasma-cut silhouettes of Africa's most legendary and revered wildlife—the African Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, and Cape Buffalo—creating a breathtaking safari silhouette that dances under open flames. Masterfully hand-crafted in the heartland of America by expert Tennessee artisan fabricators, this super-duty fireplace is forged from thick 1/4-inch heavy-gauge mild carbon steel—the heaviest gauge metal utilized in premium fire feature manufacturing anywhere on the market today. What sets this grand estate edition apart is its awe-inspiring, custom-engineered 3-inch wide solid mild steel Tusk Base, which alone accounts for 400 lbs. of the unit's grounding foundation. Every single unit is individually hand-worked, signed by the designer Rick Wittrig, and stamped with a uniquely numbered brass registration plate—delivering an unyielding, generations-lasting heirloom built to survive intense climates while completely redefining your luxury exterior lifestyle. Heavy-Gauge Carbon Steel Craftsmanship & Majestic Tusk Base Thick 1/4-Inch Mild Carbon Steel Build: Forged entirely from high-tensile, industrial-spec solid carbon steel plates. This dense, ultra-heavy construction creates an incredibly robust, wind-proof 700-pound grounding weight that absolutely resists structural warping, thermal cracking, or wind-tipping common with cheap composite alternatives. Monumental Custom Steel Tusk Base: Features a gorgeous, sculptural base frame made of 3-inch wide solid mild carbon steel tusks that sweep outward to achieve an expansive 58-inch structural footprint. This iconic, high-end base ring offers a rock-solid, low-center-of-gravity ballast that safely grounds the vast fire bowl over any terrain. Maintenance-Free Iron Oxide Patina Finish: Showcases an exterior natural iron oxide finish that requires zero upkeep, painting, or seasonal scrubbing. This specialized "living finish" naturally matures and self-seals, transforming from a warm rust tone into a deep, rich mahogany color across decades of open exposure to rain, snow, ice, and direct UV rays. High-Temperature Resistant Internal Shroud: The deep interior bowl is hand-rolled with a specialized, commercial-grade high-temperature protective layer that preserves core structural symmetry against roasting wood-burning flames or high-output gas heat. Integrated Moisture Rain Drain Basin: Features a precision-cut 1.5-inch internal drainage puncture located at the dead center of the internal basin floor. This prevents rainwater from pooling inside, ensuring that internal burner components or wood fuel beds stay clear and dry between uses. High-Output Gas Engineering & Grand Commercial Burner Matrix Spacious Safari Wood Chamber: For traditional campfire enthusiasts, the deep-cavity bowl provides an abundant timber-holding track. It easily accommodates heavy split logs, large cordwood, or kindling bundles to maintain a roaring, deeply warm fire bed for an extended evening of relaxation. HPC Commercial-Grade 200K BTU Penta Burner: Gas-fueled variations are outfitted with a high-performance 24-inch stainless steel Penta Burner system engineered by HPC. Calibrated to maximize convection, this patented layout provides a uniform and full campfire effect with an upright, natural flame cluster pushing out a powerful 200,000 BTUs of radiant heat. All-Brass Heavy-Duty Safety Key Valve: Equipped with a premium solid-brass Dante safety key valve network positioned along the side wall. A simple turn of the matching chrome-finished key lets you smoothly control fuel delivery, adjusting the output from a soft, mood-lit flicker to an energized, towering wall of radiant heat. Technical Fuel & Ignition System Configurations To align with custom backyard infrastructure and specific residential or commercial spatial preferences, this system can be tailored across three distinct operating choices: Natural Wood-Burning Setup: Shipped raw as a pure, deep-cavity steel bowl with a factory-punched rain drain and custom tusk base support. Perfect for hosts who prefer the authentic crackle, aroma, and natural warmth of a classic wood-burning pit. Match-Lit Manual Gas Conversion: Built for total reliability without any reliance on electrical routing, the Match-Lit gas format uses a manual gas-line ignition setup that functions flawlessly in all weather conditions. Available for Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP) connections and paired with a 1/2-inch line flex kit. All-Weather Electronic Ignition (AWEIS): For high-end sophistication and ease of use, select the premium AWEIS electronic configuration manufactured by Fire by Design®. Operating on a 24-volt AC transformer network, it features advanced flame-sensing technology and automated windproof re-lighting safety intelligence—making it the safest, most durable electronic ignition system on the market. It can be conveniently wired to an outdoor wall switch, digital timer, or integrated remote control. Technical Specifications Summary Feature / System Metric Specification Brand / Master Manufacturer Fire Pit Art® (Hand-Handcrafted & Signed in the USA by Rick Wittrig) Product Model SKU Africa's Big Five / SKU: BIG5 Series (Artisan Wildlife Line) Chassis Core Material Super-Duty 1/4-Inch Heavy-Gauge Mild Carbon Steel Design Motif Attributes Custom 3" Solid Steel Tusk Base / African Wildlife Silhouette Cutouts Overall Frame Proportions 58.00" Outer Diameter (Tusk-to-Tusk) × 28.00" Total Height Internal Fire Bowl Size 41.00" Bowl Diameter × 18.00" Inside Depth Tusk Base Dimensions 58.00" Base Diameter × 19.00" Base Height Net Structural Weight 700.00 lbs (317.5 kg) Low-Center-of-Gravity Grounded Ballast Gas Configuration Burner Patented 24" Stainless Steel HPC PENTA Burner Ring Maximum Heat Output Capacity 200,000 BTU / Hour (High-Velocity Heating Envelope) Fuel Delivery Modes Seasoned Natural Wood | Natural Gas (NG) | Liquid Propane (LP) Ignition Operating Formats Manual Match Lit Gas | Commercial AWEIS Electronic Ignition Chassis Core Warranty 10-Year Manufacturer Limited Warranty on Structural Steel Body Comprehensive Box Inclusions Wood-Burning Option: 1 × Fire Pit Art® Africa's Big Five Handcrafted Carbon Steel 41" Fire Bowl 1 × Heavy-Gauge Custom 3" Mild Carbon Steel Tusk Base Foundation 1 × Attached Artist-Numbered Custom Brass Identity Registration Plate 1 × Factory Care Instructions & Wood-Burning Field Safety Manual Gas-Burning Option (NG / LP - Match Lit or Electronic): 1 × Fire Pit Art® Africa's Big Five Handcrafted Carbon Steel 41" Fire Bowl 1 × Heavy-Gauge Custom 3" Mild Carbon Steel Tusk Base Foundation 1 × Pre-Aligned 24-Inch Stainless Steel HPC Penta Burner Ring & Burner Pan Assembly 1 × Attached Artist-Numbered Custom Brass Identity Registration Plate 1 × All-Brass Premium Dante Keyed Gas Safety Regulation Valve & Chrome Key 1 × Whistle-Free Stainless Steel High-Flex Gas Line Flex Kit (1/2" Connections) 1 × Master Pack of Premium Heat-Resistant Natural Topping Media (Lava Rock Base) (AWEIS Electronic Upgrades Include: 24V AC Transformer, Fire Module, Subframe Heat Shield) 1 × Comprehensive Hardware Installation Blueprint & Gas Line Integration Field Manual Aging Care & Surface Runoff Reminder Do not place an exterior plastic tarp over your fire pit, as a trapped tarp can cause the living iron oxide patina to blacken, stop the oxidation process, and potentially transfer tarp dye onto the new steel. During the initial maturing phase, keep wet leaves and surface debris cleared out of the fire bowl to allow the steel to settle and mature uniformly with each fire. Note that runoff during the initial weathering stage may stain light-colored or porous surfaces like bluestone, light pavers, or concrete, so placing it over a protective slab, stone base ring, or flagstone setup is highly recommended.
