Its blend of authentic craftsmanship
carved with such detail that the composition feels three-dimensional
carried back to the village
This is a set of four as seen each one will be slightly different colours
this heart-shaped "ekuk" mask hung in the home and was only brought out to "warm" the village atmosphere and call on beneficial forces during Bwete society initiation ceremonies
Namji Doll - Baby - Green and White 160E USA Its blend of authentic craftsmanshipNamchi 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