Baoulé Chair 08 Whilst used primarily to rest

Whilst used primarily to rest their heads upon whilst sleeping

Headrests were a necessity for the North Western nomadic pastoral tribes of Kenya as they have a cultural custom of wearing elaborate coiffures which the headrests helped to preserve whilst sleeping amongst other benefits of protecting against dust and insects

These baskets are woven using Ilallia palm and are prolific in the Binga area of Zimbabwe

We love this vintage ceremonial vessel from Ethiopia because of its intricate carving details

Baoulé Chair 08 Whilst used primarily to restBaoul chairs originate from the Ivory Coast and have a beautiful design elements and styled perfectly as a small sculptural chair for any space. Chairs are very important in African culture and the Baoul chair is reserved for the Poro, a secret society. They have been designed with a straight back and gifted by wives or female relatives to men after initiation ceremonies to symbolise their new social standing and dignity. A one of a kind piece for