Turkana Bowl 18 Due to the arid climate

Due to the arid climate in which they live

with the larger stool and more difficult stools to transport harder to come by

which is the process of fanning air in-between pieces of grain so that wind can blow away the husks

Style as a sculptural object

Turkana Bowl 18 Due to the arid climateOur collection of vintage Turkana bowls are one of our favourites. This bowl is part of an extremely special collection which took 8 years to curate. Each bowl has been hand carved from indigenous wood by women of the Turkana community in Kenya. Turkana bowls are known for their distinctive and unique shapes as well as their beautiful carving details, showcasing the artisanal wood working skills of the Turkana people. Authentic, vintage wooden bowls