Cameroon Shield Oblong (12) GiftCard Palms and statement foliage rise

Palms and statement foliage rise from a centre design of bun moss and natural rock

East Africa

No two baskets are exactly the same

Ready to add a unique touch to your space

as planting straight in can lead to cracks

Cameroon Shield Oblong (12) GiftCard Palms and statement foliage riseCameroon hand carved Bamileke shield Carved from a single piece of wood in an elongated oblong form, the surface cut with the bold geometric patterning historically used by Bamileke carvers designs once said to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle. Originally part of tribal weaponry, shields like this carried real social and spiritual weight, marking status as much as defending against attack. As each is hand carved, size and pattern vary