Turkana Container 11 These masks were traditionally used

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

Whilst used primarily as a headrest they would often be used by the elders in the community as a stool as well

Mike found the shades of grey

The object of the game is to capture more pieces than the opponent or to have one side empty first in order to win

Turkana Container 11 These masks were traditionally usedThis beautiful Turkana container is part of an incredibly special collection of pieces which took 8 years to curate. Each container is hand carved from indigenous wood with great skill by the pastoral Turkana people of Kenya. Due to their nomadic lifestyle the Turkana people are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment. The design of the containers have been