Camel Bell Currency 06 Hand-carved from a single piece

Hand-carved from a single piece of wood it has been restored to its original glory

They were extremely personal to the owner

The print is finished with a raw walnut wood frame

hand-carved from one piece of indigenous wood and finished with a beautiful braided leather handle

Camel Bell Currency 06 Hand-carved from a single pieceThese Camel bells are from the Darod people from Somalia. For centuries camels have been the backbone of the Somalian economy, symbolising the nomadic lifestyle with traditional uses for milk and transport, as well as being highly prized possessions. The wooden bells are hand carved with a wooden peg inside the bell and finished with a leather or rope braided strap. Whilst their simplicity and lack of embellishment reflects their practical purpose,