Bone Beads 03 These pots would have been

These pots would have been used for a variety of tasks from cooking

These Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand-carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood

Due to being hand-woven into organic shapes

They also have spiritual powers which evoke dreams

Each bowl would have been used to prepare and serve food or used for storage for many years

Bone Beads 03 These pots would have beenBone beads symbolise Africa's cultural tradition of ensuring nothing goes to waste, ensuring a more sustainable way of living. All across Africa, carving beads from recycled cow bone is centuries old and the custom of making the beads still continues today. Traditionally the beads would have been used as a currency to trade for food and other goods. The beads are hand carved and shaped by skilled craftsmen from Kenya. Once shaped, the beads then go