Turkana Bowl 114Our collection of vintage Turkana bowls are one of our favourites. This bowl is part of an extremely special collection which took 8 years to curate. Each bowl has been hand carved from indigenous wood by women of the Turkana community in Kenya. Turkana bowls are known for their distinctive and unique shapes as well as their beautiful carving details, showcasing the artisanal wood working skills of the Turkana people. Authentic, vintage wooden bowls

These bowls are hand-carved from hardwood by the Tutsi people of Uganda

the Buhera basket is the perfect accent for any space

Due to the arid climate in which they live

Spears are seen as an integral part of a young boys initiation and coming of age and power

enduring bond between people and their livestock

The carving of a pulley symbolises the quality of the weavers work

Their masks can also depict animals

Constable Sabore Shakuya and Constable Mayiani Kool out in the bush with the elephants they protect

slab and pinching techniques

You can mix and match the designs based on your preference

Hand-carved from a single piece of wood it has been restored to its original glory

These masks were traditionally used to celebrate when spirits were thought to visit the living