Dogon Mask 12 carving beads from recycled cow

carving beads from recycled cow bone is centuries old and the custom of making the beads still continues today

=This beautiful photograph was taken at Londolozi Game Reserve in the Sabi Sands

The post has a beautiful shine to the wood that have developed from years of use and is a natural patina

Due to being hand-woven the baskets have organic shapes at the top and may not be perfectly circular

This large wooden bowl is a common household item in Ethiopia and has been hand carved from a durable hardwood to ensure long usage

Dogon Mask 12 carving beads from recycled cowMasks that come from the Dogan people are truly special to find and one of our favourite masks to curate as they are so unique. Each mask is hand carved using indigenous woods and can represent various human characters that have meaning to their communities, such as hunters, warriors, healers and women. Their masks can also depict animals, birds, objects and abstract concepts. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.