Helmet MasksThe Bozo people, famous for their fishing are located predominantly along the Niger River in Mali and known as the masters of the river. They preserve a number of animist traditions and believe that objects, places and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. This pair of masks are hand carved from wood with brass details and represent a male and female. They would have traditionally been worn on the head during ceremonies.

They are extremely hard wearing as the roots from the Makenge bush allow for higher coils to be woven

Whilst their simplicity and lack of embellishment reflects their practical purpose

the beads then go through a wax process to create the final design

These containers with lids are hand-carved from indigenous wood and come with beautiful and distinct details

A lasting image of a special leopard

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due the artisanal process and delicate nature of the bowl

This stool has been finished with a metal top

never lent to others and highly prized

cow dung would be smeared on the outside of the baskets

The beds are hand-carved by the Senufo people using a single piece of indigenous wood

There is a small handle on one side