Bamun Shield Large 10These Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood. The geometric patterns carved on the shields were designed to create confusion when fighting. Nowadays, the shields are used in dances during ceremonies and rituals. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.

to send messages over long distances as well as announcing important ceremonies

The horns are removed from their outer shell to reveal the white inner horn

Carved to simple and organic shapes in a beautiful light wood and finished with a unique bark edge detail

They are extremely hard wearing as the roots from the Makenge bush allow for higher coils to be woven

Mike found himself in one of his closest encounters with these predators as they found a spot to rest

The print is finished with a raw walnut wood frame

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

Dimensions Cm Inches Height 2

They preserve a number of animist traditions and believe that objects

These containers with lids are hand carved with beautiful and distinct details and were traditionally used as lunch boxes to store and transport food

Due to their nomadic lifestyle

Our Fiji vase is part of our collection of ceramics from the Swedish artist Enriqueta Cepeda