Songye Mask 11 These striking shields are hand

These striking shields are hand carved from wood and painted with distinctive patterns by the Bamun people of Cameroon

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

Each shelf is hand-crafted and hand-finished with natural plasters that are sourced from the dolomite region of Italy and coloured with natural pigments

Each container is hand-carved from indigenous wood with great skill by the pastoral Turkana people of Kenya and finished with goatskin leather details

These Camel bells are from the Darod people from Somalia

Songye Mask 11 These striking shields are handSongye 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.