Bamun Shield Large 11These Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood. The geometric patterns carved on the shields were designed to create confusion when fighting. Nowadays, the shields are used in dances during ceremonies and rituals. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.

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

hand-carved from indigenous wood and hand-finished with beads and shells

The masks are traditionally  worn by men during ceremonial dances

Each pot tells the story of their maker with the unique designs influenced by their heritage and experiences

Let them decide

Hand-woven from grass and finished with leather with cowrie shells sewn on by hand

Turkana bowls are particularly special as they come in a variety of shapes

Handmade from ceramic with a weave pattern and raised edges

every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

These horns come from the Kudu antelope

The set includes our Coconut Cream dinner plate

Each stool has been hand-carved from indigenous woods