Makonde Post 01This figurative post comes from the Makonde who are skilled wood carvers from Tanzania. The post is hand carved from a single piece of indigenous wood, with detailed carving details in the shape of a figure. This post would have been used at the sites of initiations and spiritualistic rituals. They are believed to act as a new physical body for the deceased and as kept in their home after passing and offered gifts in remembrance. The post has a

This platter is one of their most well-known utilitarian objects and the wood develops a beautiful patina from years of use

The bowl baskets are a beautiful reflection of ancient weaving tradition

these pieces were created for a payment method with the design being determined by the resources available to the community at the time of making

Songye masks originate from the Congo and are hand-carved from indigenous wood

The beautiful leopard in this photo was known as the Tamboti female

with unique handle details and a beautiful organic shape We love the dark wooden tones of this headrest and braided leather handle detail

Whilst drifting over the dunes of Namibia on an early morning balloon ride with the sun rising in the east

protecting them from dust and insects as well as preserving elaborate coiffures

The stool was hand-carved from indigenous wood with curved legs and a concave top

Each stool is hand-carved by a community member from indigenous wood

Our Tonga mortar stools are special vintage pieces curated from rural communities from Zimbabwe

played on boards like these which have worn depressions which hold game pieces such as seeds