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Burkina Faso Collection: Natural hand-spun, hand-woven, pure hand-dyed indigo antique cotton, washed.
Burkina Faso Collection:
These hand-dyed graphic batik African fabrics can be used as tablecloths or worn as sarongs. 46 x 68 inches
In a dark emerald glaze, this piece is good for seating or as a side table, indoor or out, in wet or dry locations
The zigzag is a design found throughout civilization that consistently represents ascension, rising. It also represents rain and lightning.
Brought to you by designer Tucker Robbins, this form is derived from the Mayan church columns of Chajul, Guatemala, and is reinterpreted by the porcelain pottery-craft of Peru evoking the storytelling of the ancient Maya.
Tucker helped found the porcelain workshop that produces his pieces to give local people meaningful jobs to dispel the strife of civil war.
Natural Finish (paler than image shown). Reinterpreted in Peruvian ceramic from the royal family of the Bamun in Cameroon, the pattern represents the universal circle of life as well as unity within the community.
Assisted by Aid to Artisans and funded by USAID, Tucker helped found the ceramic workshop that produces his pieces to create meaningful jobs during the strife of civil war.
18.5" h x 16" diameter
Suitable for indoors and outdoors in wet or dry locations.
Oku Collection: Worn only by the Fon, this batik, hand-dyed vest with indigo is part of the tradition of honoring royalty.
Burkina Faso Collection: Natural hand-dyed antique fabric newly made into unique clothing. Cotton, 4 large, 5 medium.
Bambileke Collection: A hand-carved wooden figure adorned with beads, horn, juju and a jar is believed to help with fertility.
Bambileke Collection: A hand-carved wooden figure adorned with beads and shells is believed to help with fertility.
Bambileke Collection: Covered in beads and adorned with a frog and a face, this extravagant headdress represents joy, prosperity and exuberence. 15" high, 9" diameter.
Bambileke Collection: A Fon's ornamental hand-carved wooden staff wrapped with beads and adorend with silver. 17.5 inches.
A rare African antique iron currency blade, also known as "Mfunte" or "Suu" currency. It was used 150 years ago as a form of payment among various tribes in Nigeria and Cameroon, often for significant transactions like dowry payments.
Height appox: 22 inches
Oku Collection: Handmade brown raffia hats with natural raffia spots.
Oku Collection: These black raffia feathered hats are used by the Manjong leaders. The porcupine quill and the red feather together denote the highest status.
Oku Collection: These black raffia feathered hats are used by the Manjong leaders. The feather denote their status.
Oku Collection: Handmade cotton rasta hat worn by royalty. 1 red/blue and 1 blue.
Oku Collection: Handmade black raffia hats.
Oku Collection: Shells and porcupine quills denote these antique hats are only worn in the Fon's court.
Oku Collection: Handmade cotton rasta hats worn by royalty. 1 black/white, 1 black/beige, 1 brown/beige.
Oku Collection: Handmade cotton hat with a circular pattern.
Oku Collection: Handmade brown raffia hats with a natural raffia circular design.
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