Large - 12-14" x 12-14" x 9-10”

These Vintage Nigerian handmade cowrie shell & leather carrying baskets are made by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. These rare leather & cowrie shelled baskets were used to transport food and valuables. Cowrie shells were used as a form of currency in past centuries & in a decorative way, a symbol of wealth. 

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same. As a result, our website photos are a close representation of the items available, but may not be identical to the ones you receive. If you prefer to select an exact item, please notify us at info@thewanderlane.com and we will send photos of what we have in stock.

Height Range - 36” - 52”

The Tuareg Posts 'Igem' are unique items that reflect the beauty of a fascinating tribe. Two matching posts are used outside the tent to mark or locate the entrance and enhance the doorway. The surface of the tent posts are decorated with fine engraving and have good patina from years of handling. The posts are forked at the top for attachment of the leather roof, they are weathered at the bottom from being pegged into the ground. Tents provide shade from the harsh desert sun. The Tuaregs are semi-nomadic, Islamic people speaking the Berber language. Today most Tuareg are semi-nomadic and remain in rural areas.

Available By Special Order

48”L (32”L seat) x 17”W x 6”Depth

The world’s oldest, simplest chair design.

These simplistic wonders are each carved from a single piece of native hard wood and originate from the Senufo people of the Ivory Coast. The Senufo chair has a unique utilitarian folding-up system designed for the semi-nomadic life of the Senufo people.

Traditionally on the back of these chairs there is a lovely surprise of a carved animal… here, the crocodile.

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46.5” x 19.5”

Our Vintage Hausa Shelled Wedding Veils look striking on a wall or draped. Hundreds of shells are hand stitched on distressed leather by the Hausa tribe of Nigeria. Each Wedding Veil is one of a kind and an example of traditional ceremonial artistry representing great wealth.