Katanga Cross Currency 06This Katanga Cross is also known as Handa and has four roughly equal arms each flaring up slightly at the ends. These crosses are made by pouring melted copper into moulds which were made in the sand. Their traditional use was as currency in the late 19th and 20th century and they take their name Katanga, a copper mining region in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.

This one of the larger Turkana bowls and has some distinctive metal repair work

hand-finished to bring out the tonal details of the grain

making it an effortless statement piece to style with

Each vase and vessel is handmade using traditional techniques and has a very earthy and rustic aesthetic that works perfectly for any space

Our Klein rug is woven in a beautiful off-white hue which is perfect for anywhere in the home

Tutsi bangles are hand-carved from indigenous wood and designed with copper or sliver inlays

and any future stock for this item will have a different design

This stool has a sturdy style and bears the authentic wear of regular use which is seen in their warm patina and shine

This stool is hand-carved from a single block of wood

especially for the kitchen

This bowl would have been used to prepare and serve food or used for storage for many years before becoming part of someone private collection

Sold as a set of three shields