Makenge Basket 23 These Bamun shields originate from

These Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand-carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood

made by the Buhera women of Zimbabwe

Each pot tells the story of their maker with the unique designs influenced by their heritage and experiences

This plate has a beautiful textured design detail and is finished in natural hues

Makenge Basket 23 These Bamun shields originate fromMakenge baskets are hand woven in Zambia from boiled roots of the Makenge bush and naturally coloured with plant dyes. The baskets are extremely hard wearing as the roots allow for higher coil to be woven. As part of our vintage collection, this basket has been designed with unique, soulful details and carefully restored with stunning artisanal techniques using traditional methods. The basket would have been passed down generations as a wedding gift