Ricinus communis (Castor) oil
turning into stone while preserving its original shape and stunning patterns through a natural process called mineralization
Each basket serves to generate critical income to sustain the crafter’s family
the light and shadow from the beads play beautifully across your table
offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Cameroon
Namji Doll - green 123.3 Cops and Robbers Ricinus communis (Castor) oilNamchi Namji dolls are carved from African Rosewood, a legume tree native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. A single block of African Rosewood wood is hand carved into a geometric shape and decorated with multi coloured beads, metals, fibre, cowrie shells, coins, and even leather. Each doll is carved with a unique stature and facial expression. Unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths are played with by young