Makonde Post 01 Our Duma vase is part

Our Duma vase is part of our exclusive own design ceramic collection

The Bozo people

before being gently restored and finished with a unique white stripe detail

Our Clifton rug is hand-woven in South Africa from pure New Zealand wool in a traditional Karoo weave

The lid handles are modelled into highly stylised figures

Makonde Post 01 Our Duma vase is partThis figurative post comes from the Makonde who are skilled wood carvers from Tanzania. The post is hand carved from a single piece of indigenous wood, with detailed carving details in the shape of a figure. This post would have been used at the sites of initiations and spiritualistic rituals. They are believed to act as a new physical body for the deceased and as kept in their home after passing and offered gifts in remembrance. The post has a