Chiwara Headdress 03 Fertility dolls were traditionally given

Fertility dolls were traditionally given to young girls to look after and help prepare for their roles as mothers

The handle shows the skill of the carving and handles were considered to be important in the design as it was viewed as a better way to serve the food to guests by holding a handle rather than the bowl

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

Once shaped

one of these special moments capturing this unique image

Chiwara Headdress 03 Fertility dolls were traditionally givenThese distinctive and sculptural headdresses come from the Bambara people of Mali. These sculptural carvings are worn on the head during ceremonies and rituals and are used to teach social values, agricultural techniques and bring good luck to the harvest. The forms are an abstract interpretation of an antelope, symbolising their connectivity to nature and their agricultural way of life. They also represent the harmony between man and women, often