Songye Mask 13Songye masks originate from the Congo and are hand carved from indigenous wood. The masks are traditionally worn by men during ceremonial dances. The masks are either masculine or feminine, identified by the crest in the centre of the mask. It is believed that the larger the crest the more magical powers the mask possesses. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.

The Ashanti people of Ghana believe are no secrets between a man and his stool

Due the artisanal process and delicate nature

This beautiful vessel was hand-carved from indigenous wood and was traditionally used to collect and store food

The bangle was used as a form of currency used in wedding dowry

These Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand-carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood

Our Macadamia bowl is part of our exclusive own design ceramic collection

The wood has taken on a beautiful patina and wear over use and time with natural imperfections

Fulani bowls have been hand-carved from indigenous wood by women of the Fulani people of Senegal

the wood shows beautiful signs of wear and patina

They are hand-woven with wire and natural grasses before being sealed with clay

the higher the social ranking of the owner

with the larger stool and more difficult stools to transport harder to come by