the surface cut with the bold geometric patterning historically used by Bamileke carvers — designs once said to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle
The garment is known across many ethnic groups
Each motif has its own name and meaning
These beautifully hand crafted baskets are the apex of the basket maker’s art in Zimbabwe
Plants may vary slightly from the photos depending on what's freshest on the day
Namji Doll - - Lime Green 142 Gift the surface cut with theNamchi 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