Pokot Spear 07These spears are hand sculpted by the Pokot people of Kenya and part of our special collection which took 8 years to curate. Spears serve several functions in African tribal life and well forged spears are highly desirable. Spears are seen as an integral part of a young boys initiation and coming of age and power. For men they are viewed as an extension themselves as formidable warriors and hunters as well as symbols of their rank and status. They are

The post is hand-carved from a single piece of indigenous wood

Turkana bowls are known for their distinctive and unique shapes as well as their beautiful carving details

Style with dried foliage and florals or simply by itself

The beds have a triangular pillow carved at one end and was used as a day bed to relax

hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood

This beautiful and unusual mask comes from the Dogan people of Mali

The Namji Fertility dolls are considered to be amongst the finest and most beautiful of the African dolls

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

The repetitive nature of this process has created smooth surfaces and beautiful patina

These pots were traditionally used for water or vegetable oil storage

Style as a structural decorative object

Their specialness is also reflected in the repair work which makes each bowl so unique