Wooden Protea Pet Cameroon — hand-carved shield

Cameroon — hand-carved shield

the doll is placed on the family altar or passed down to her daughter

A hand-punched cushion cover in Ndebele-inspired pattern 1

Feather headdresses are worn by the King (Fon) and by other members of the palace during festivals

ward off evil spirits that cause infertility and difficult labour

Wooden Protea Pet Cameroon — hand-carved shieldA hand carved wooden Protea, made in Swaziland from Jacaranda wood. Each piece is entirely unique, representing one of Southern Africa's most famous flowers. Sizes vary between 40cm and 60cm, all priced the same the craftsmanship lies in the flower head carving, which stays a consistent size of approx. 10cm diameter regardless of stem length.