Set a course for African craftsmanship
Selection M&0
The African continent abounds with marvelous craftsmanship for the home: furniture in exotic, hand-sculpted woods, oversized woven rugs, or primitive, hand-painted pottery...There's something for all tastes and budgets.
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Baule Mask
ATELIERS C&S DAVOY
Masks have been used in Africa since ancient times, for weddings, funerals, havest ceremonies or war preparation. In many cultures, it is believed that the wearer of a mask becomes a mediator bteween the world of the living and the supernatural world of the ancestors. Masks are only carved by men. The design or colors are unique to certain tribes and regions. Small masks can be used as currency and/or pendants and have magical protective powers. -
Swipping Brush Zulu, South Africa
AS'ART A SENSE OF CRAFTS
Zulu brush, handmade in South Africa. Approximate dimensions: W 5 cm, L 55 cm -
"Recycled" rugs
TAKECAIRE
These recycled cotton rugs are hand-woven in Egypt by women from the Chiffoners community using a technique developed by textile designer Claire Bonardot. 5 different sizes and possibility of tailor-made. The color schemes are very varied. Contact us for any specific request. New colors available exclusively for the Digital Fair M&O -
Ibiseke "Agaseke ou Igiseke" Tutsi Basketries - Rwanda/Burundi
KANEM
The Tutsi people from Rwanda / Burundi are famous all over Africa for their art of basketry. Elite women made with dexterity, according to the spiral, stitched technique called "Uruhindu", panels and baskets in vegetable fiber, with classic motifs as chevrons and zigzags called "Umurenzi". These delicat works were offered as wedding gifts or adorned the interior of the houses. The beautiful delicacy and regularity of the making and decor of the pieces, that we propose, are characteristic of the work of the first half of the twentieth century. -
Tounis cup, bowl and salad bowl “Palm tree”
TAKECAIRE
Ceramic cup, bowl and salad bowl, handmade in Egypt. Traditional ceramic thick and solid. -
POUPEES NDEBELE
MAHATSARA
All of our Ndebele dolls are made within a rural women's community in Mpumalanga (South Africa). These dolls are available in 3 models ("ceremonial", "fertility" and "maiden") and available in multicolour, black and white or cream. -
Naguib Bench and Stool
TAKECAIRE
Bench and stool in Egyptian rosewood or pine wood & khayameya upholstery in cotton and cotton fibre. Collection: Naguib. How can one add a functional dimension to the ornamental and traditional khayameya technique and make a comfortable seat ? Samuel Aden and Nathanael Abeille taught the artisan a new process of filling patchwork with pure cotton fibre. The basic structure of the stool and bench is inspired by the day-to-day furniture found in the streets of Cairo. -
Knitted Curtains
DANYÉ
Product made of sisal, a very delicat grass from the mountains of Africa, hand knitted by women weavers from Eswatini with whom DANYÉ has been working in partnership since 2006. They are available in natural colour, white or grey. The sizes are 1x2 m or 2x3 m. -
Isicholo - Zulu Headress - Kwa-Zulu-Natal area, South Africa
KANEM
Privilege of married women, these headdresses in ocher-coated hair were offered by the groom's family to the future bride, in the notable Zulu families. A star or dot patern adorns those of leader clan's women. Comes with an adjustable metal base. -
Grebo Mask
ATELIERS C&S DAVOY
The "Grebo" masks from Africa, much admired by artists in the early 19th century, are famous above all for their "cubist" forms. We know nothing about their function, nor about the circumstances in which they were produced. And finally, we have no idea of the aesthetic judgement that the users had on these facial masks often without hair, finery, or adornment. Bring a striking contemporary effect to an art-lover's collection. -
Vintage basket, Mbunda
AS'ART A SENSE OF CRAFTS
Women of the small ethnic group Mbunda, in western Zambia, make these baskets for winnowing or storage of grain. They are made of makenge roots. Makenge is a shrub that grows commonly near water in the Mongu area. These vintage baskets show local damages and repairs that brings to it a unique charm and authenticity.
