Turkana ContainerThis one of a kind container was made from acacia wood and cow hide, by the Turkana people of Kenya. To make the cow hide waterproof, the leather was treated with gum. With its round, flat base and narrow neck, the container was designed and originally used to store and pour liquids such as mead or milk. The Turkana people have a beautiful artisanal touch to all of their pieces, blending delicate details with sturdy style.

Each mask is one-of-a-kind and details will vary slightly

Each doll will vary slightly due to the handmade nature

Songye masks originate from the Congo and are hand-carved from indigenous wood

Due to being hand-woven into organic shapes

to storage or brewing sorghum beer

Whilst each pot has been  carefully restored

All across Africa

They are considered to be one of the most important of their few possessions that they travelled with

This plate has a beautiful organic stripe details in natural hues and gloss finish

Pot making is traditionally a task undertaken by the women in the community and they would be responsible for sourcing the clay and designing the pot

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

This bowl is finished in a white and grey gloss with lightly textured design details