Bamun Shield Small 10These Bamun shields originate from fighting shields used by warriors and are hand carved by the Bamun people of Cameroon from indigenous wood. The geometric patterns carved on the shields were designed to create confusion when fighting. Nowadays, the shields are used in dances during ceremonies and rituals. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.

It is hand-carved from a single piece of indigenous wood

The old elm wood has beautiful patina and weathering

Made from clay

Traditionally and still used today

wabi-sabi bench made from teak wood

Often they blend human and animal features

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often made in pairs with the female form being carved with straight horns and a baby antelope and the male form carved with curved horns

larger baskets used to transport water and the more decorative baskets used on special occasions to serve guests or used as wall decoration

Every person has their own seat and the larger the seat

This style of headrest is common place with the Sidamo and Gurage people

combating threats like habitat loss and the bushmeat trade