8.5” x 8”

These delicate handcrafted South African pots have been hand coiled from clay, burnished and fired in an open pit in the veld. In the Zulu tradition, these pots are often used for brewing, cooking meat, storing water, grain and for drinking sour milk and brewing sorghum beer. Unique patterns of raised bumps known as amasumpa are commonly used as a decorative technique. The Zulu clay pots have moved from traditional usage to becoming handcrafted collectibles.

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.

15” x 8.5”

Hand-carved from one solid piece of wood, these breathtaking Vintage bowls made by the Fulani nomadic people who are pastoralists scattered throughout West Africa - mainly Mali, Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Guinea. Engraved with traditional geometric designs with beautiful signs of age and use. Many have beautiful original metal field repairs.

These were originally used for the collection of milk and storage of fresh curdled milk / cattle culture and the bowls are a symbol of cooperation between the men - herders and the women who do the milking.

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.

Medium-Small - 13” x 6.5” x 5”

Turkana are a nomadic people from NW Kenya known for skills in woodcarving and metalwork. Frequently on the move, their household goods must be lightweight and durable. Each of these bowls are carved by hand and used for storage and transportation of food items.

There are several styles of bowl and varying colors of wood. These bowls have become quite valuable, as the wood ages, the color of the bowls take on a beautiful deep hue which adds to the aesthetic quality of the bowl. Functional objects - repair work done by original owner to prolong the life of the piece.

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.

Medium 15” x 15” x 11”

These intricate, one of a kind, vintage leather & beaded baskets are used for carrying a variety of daily items.  Among the Yoruba tribe, beadwork is the province of the Ifa diviner, something akin to a holy man. Worn by Babalawo (diviners), beaded baskets such as this would hold the diviner's regalia and cowrie shells that would be tossed onto the ground and interpreted by the diviner.

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.