Helmet Masks This photograph of a young

This photograph of a young elephant was taken as it walked towards Mike throwing dust on itself

and as this young elephant did so it left unique marking on its trunk as well as a dust cloud behind it making for a special capture

Fertility dolls were traditionally given to young girls to look after and help prepare for their roles as mothers

Masks are the most important objects in their culture and are traditionally used in ceremonies

All of our ceramics are handmade and slight variations may occur

Helmet Masks This photograph of a youngThe Bozo people, famous for their fishing are located predominantly along the Niger River in Mali and known as the masters of the river. They preserve a number of animist traditions and believe that objects, places and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. This pair of masks are hand carved from wood with brass details and represent a male and female. They would have traditionally been worn on the head during ceremonies.