Chiwara Headdress 01 The masks are traditionally worn

The masks are traditionally worn by men during ceremonial dances

A beautiful hand carved wooden bowl by the Oromo people of Ethiopian

The simple but impactful shape and rustic touch of this container makes it the perfect sculptural decorative object or a soulful storage choice

all carved from a single piece of indigenous wood by the Kaffa people of Ethiopia

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Chiwara Headdress 01 The masks are traditionally wornThese distinctive and sculptural headdresses come from the Bambara people of Mali. These sculptural carvings are worn on the head during ceremonies and rituals and are used to teach social values, agricultural techniques and bring good luck to the harvest. The forms are an abstract interpretation of an antelope, symbolising their connectivity to nature and their agricultural way of life. They also represent the harmony between man and women, often