Coming soon
The COUTADA 11
LIONHEART
A Collaboration Project
THE COUTADA 11 “LIONHEART” PROJECT
Craftsmanship for Conservation
Where Art Meets Purpose:
Johann Fanzoj’s Mechanical Masterpiece Immortalizes the Lion Conservation Success Story of Coutada 11
After 32 years of strategic investment, rehabilitation, and dedication, this former war-torn, poached out area is now a flourishing ecosystem, and with it a return of the lions. From an initial reintroduction of 24 lions, Coutada 11 has created a self-sustaining population of over 100 individuals, a testament to the global model of coexistence between ethical hunting and conservation. The next chapter in this story will play out in 2026,
where the first lion will be sustainably harvested.
Years of effort, months of monitoring, days of anxiety, today the culmination of a conservation vision unfolds. That story is being captured in wood and steel by one of the world’s finest gunmakers. Johann Fanzoj, renowned Austrian artisans and global leaders in luxury firearm craftsmanship,
have embarked on an extraordinary collaboration to immortalize the lion conservation success of Coutada 11 on a one-of-a-kind mechanical work of art.
To honor this effort, a funding campaign is being launched around the creation of a commemorative firearm set,
with the proceeds supporting ongoing conservation efforts of lions in Coutada 11.
With unmatched artistic detail, this masterpiece will be more than a tribute – it is a symbol. It tells a compelling story of biodiversity restored, of ancient craftsmanship preserved, and of a future where conservation is powered by beauty, respect, and purpose.
The COUTADA 11 “LIONHEART” project – a collaboration project to immortalize nature’s majesty for generations to come.
DESIGN CONCEPT
LIONS – A breathtaking portrait of these majestic creatures with fascinating social dynamics, unique among the big cats, at a pivotal moment when the future of Africa and its wildlife is being redefined. Portrayed on the canvas of a luxury hunting firearm in a joint effort of worldbest craftsmen and artists using ancient craftsmanship skills and techniques that pose a direct link to human civilization.
This masterpiece preserves the lion’s legacy for generations to come.
THE LION PRIDE
Communication / Protection / Hunting / Cub raising / The Circle of Life and Death
HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT
How to ally and co-exist with nature – community-led knowledge-based conservation
THE HUNT
Survival of the pride
PERFECTION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
Following ancient traditions, creating value
for generations to come
ABOUT JOHANN FANZOJ
Established in 1790 in Ferlach, Austria, the Johann Fanzoj firm looks back on a tradition of fine craftsmanship upheld for eight generations.
While holding firm to the rich heritage of traditional skills and old-world knowledge, the current directors Patrick and Daniela Fanzoj are bringing remarkably new visions to this ancient craft and fascinate worldwide by blending classic values and high aesthetics with unprecedented
technical sophistication.
Each year only a small number of exclusive guns & rifles leave Fanzoj´s workshop, amazing works of technical engineering, objects of beauty and value that have propelled Fanzoj into the worldwide elite
of specialty and boutique firms.
Fanzoj takes pride in fostering this unique set of craftmanship skills and continues to inspire and fascinate those who seek the ultimate in luxury and precision.
