Africa

Masks are expressive works of art, bearing some of the continent’s best crafted sculpture. The attention to detail is highly commendable with fine patterns celebrating craftsmanship of people who have a special relationship with the earth upon which they stand...

Among the most spectacular beaded objects from Africa are the crowns of  Yoruba kings in Nigeria. Beaded Yoruba crowns do not just signify high social status. Beads are considered sacred to the Yoruba, and only kings and priests powerful enough...

This striking Bamileke Feather Headdress is handmade and traditionally worn by royal dancers during ceremonies held by the chief. Symbolising prosperity, they are rare objects of beauty believed to possess the positive qualities of birds. This headdress (or Juju Hat)...

Our Swazi Fish are carved by a community in Swaziland whom work in the forestry estates and have perfected the art of carving by chainsaw. Hand Carved from a single solid piece of Jacaranda which has been declared an invasive...

Our Swazi Fish are carved by a community in Swaziland whom work in the forestry estates and have perfected the art of carving by chainsaw Hand Carved from a single solid piece of Jacaranda which has been declared an invasive...

Many Yoruba necklaces are composed with beads, which represent unity, solidarity, temperament, empowerment, and wealth when threaded together. Used as decorative items they sit perfectly as side deco pieces (stand included) alternatively you can be used as curtain tie backs...

These striking antique Lozi Mortars can be used as stools or tables when inverted but have their origins as the traditional kitchen implement used to pound grain, maize and legumes for flour. These mortars are made from hardwood and are...