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Add to cartKenyan artisans craft these beautiful angel holiday sculptures from sisal and banana fiber. Using natural materials allows artisans to earn income with no stress on their environment, and the rustic nature of these handcrafted sculptures adds a distinctive natural touch to holiday decor. With a beaded hanging string in the back, this angel can double as a large Christmas tree ornament.
Dimensions:?5″L x 2.5″W x 11″T
Crafted from:?Banana fiber, sisal, paper, string, beads
Made in:?Kenya
About the Artisans:
In Nairobi’s Banana Hill suburb, artisans utilize the fiber of banana palm trees, which grow prolifically in East Africa, to create whimsical gifts for local sale and export. Esther heads up a small group of talented individuals with a penchant for creating collectible works of folk art using this sustainable, all-natural medium.
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14″ One-of-a-Kind Bowl BaTonga Binga Basket – Kenya
KSh 7,699.00Add to cartHandwoven in the Binga District of northern Zimbabwe, these beautiful baskets are crafted from locally harvested palm leaves and wild twigs. Each is one of a kind, and is beautiful on a tabletop or adorning a wall.
Only one available.?Measures approximately 14.5″D x 4″T.
Create your own wall display with these beautiful baskets?use code BINGA at checkout for 15% off when you buy 3 or more Binga baskets from our Zimbabwe Binga Baskets collection.
About the Artisans:
In the Binga District of northern Zimbabwe, skilled BaTonga women craft iconic baskets from locally harvested palm leaves and wild twigs. The BaTonga people once farmed fertile land that was flooded by the damming of Lake Kariba, so weavers displaced across the lake demonstrate similar yet clearly distinctive styles.
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Add to cartThese delicate, colorful bracelets bring style and texture to your wrist. The handcrafted bracelet features heishi beads in 24 karat gold plate, with blue accent beads of antique Dutch glass and German glass, all on a clear stretchy cord.
Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Made in: Mali
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Add to cartIn soothing blue and green shades, this handmade table runner, created by weaving dried twigs through through hand-dyed mudcloth fabric, will enliven your dining table.
Two lengths of twigs are used to create visual contrast. The fabric is a thick canvas that has been dyed using a mudcloth technique in Mali.
Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: 16″W x 70″L
Crafted from: Dried twigs, cotton, dye
Made in: Mali
About the Artisans:
Mali Chic is a collaboration of 195 artisans that sells its products through a boutique in Bamako and through international exports. Artisans work from home, in their own workshops or on-site at Mali Chic.
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Accra Sunset Patterned Grass Tote – Kenya
KSh 4,499.00Add to cartArtisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this colorful tote from thick, tough elephant grass that has been dyed warm shades or red, pink, and orange. Bolga baskets can be easily wet down and reshaped, and can be used and enjoyed for years on end.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Dimensions:?11″L x 6.5″W x 9″H (15″ including handles)
Crafted from:?Elephant grass
Made in:?Ghana
Care:?Bolga baskets can be rinsed and reshaped as needed. Visit our?Care & Shaping instructions?to learn more.
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African Ball Handled Salad Servers – Kenya
KSh 2,599.00Add to cartThese distinctive salad servers are hand-carved from wild olive wood, an East African tree prized for its grain patterns. The handle features a solid wood ball that is one continuous piece with the rest of the server.
The servers are heavy in the hand and unlike anything you can buy in a store. Measures 12″ x 3″. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation may occur.
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
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African Brass Animal Wine Bottle Stoppers – Kenya
KSh 5,299.00Add to cartThese delicate, colorful bracelets bring style and texture to your wrist. The handcrafted bracelet features heishi beads in 24 karat gold plate, with multi-toned amber and white accent beads of antique Dutch glass and German glass, all on a clear stretchy cord.
Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Made in: Mali
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Add to cartThese African wine stoppers are cast from zinc and electroplated with an antique brass finish. Each sits atop a standard sized cork and measures 1.75″T x 1.25″L.
Sold individually.?Choose from Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cheetah, Giraffe, or Hippo.
The stoppers come to us from an eco-friendly, brass casting company in Cape Town known its community outreach and original products.
About the Artisans:
Roots of Creation is a South African company known for their innovate brass and metal products. They have been in the casting business for over 20 years, during which time they have built a reputation for high-quality and original product design.
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Add to cartThese delicate, colorful bracelets bring style and texture to your wrist. The handcrafted bracelet features heishi in 24 karat gold plate, with green glass accent beads, all on a clear stretchy cord.
Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Made in: Mali
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Add to cartThis hand-dyed indigo pillow is made in Mali using natural fabric and dye.
A resist dyed pattern provides bold contrast to the deep blue background. The pillow includes a fold-over back for easy removal of pillow inserts.
Sold with included pillow insert. For best care, hand-wash in cool water and air dry. Designs may vary slightly.
Dimensions:?18″L x 18″W
Crafted from: Cotton, thread, non-toxic dye
Made in: Mali
About the Artisans:
Mali Chic is a collaboration of 195 African artisans that sells its products through a boutique in Bamako and through international exports. Artisans work from home, in their own workshops or on-site at Mali Chic, and child labor is never used. Mali Chic provides artisans with 50% advances on all orders and pay a fair price for their products.
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African Water Buffalo Bottle Stopper – Kenya
KSh 80,099.00Add to cartThese recycled art sculptures are welded by Zimbabwean metal artists using upcycled oil drums and scrap metal. Each giraffe is handcrafted from the ground up and exhibits its own unique characteristics and personality. This piece is hand-painted in the pattern of classic giraffe patches, and then finished with a protective varnish.
The sculptures can be displayed inside or outside of the home, with the metal developing a lovely patina with exposure to the elements.
Measures 84.5″ tall (approximately 7 feet) x 40″ long x 16″ wide.
This oversized sculpture ships on a pallet, and extra shipping fees are required. Please scroll down for more shipping information.
2 of the giraffe’s feet have metal loops for anchoring this sculpture safely in place. Anchoring hardware not included.
About the Artisans:
Artisans at the Tonderai Metal Works in Zimbabwe use recycled materials and discarded oil drums to create stunning works of art and feature one-of-a-kind detailing.
About Shipping:
Shipping for oil drum sculptures requires a pallet and starts at $300. To the East Coast, we have seen costs as high as $400-$650, but they vary throughout the year.
After your purchase, we will work with a freight company to determine the exact shipping cost for the pallet to your location, from our warehouse in Oregon. We will contact you via email about the additional shipping fees. This process means you won’t pay any more than the exact cost of the shipment.
We can also create a shipping quote for you before you place your order! Please email us at info@swahilimodern.com with your full shipping address to get started.
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African Water Buffalo Bottle Stopper – Kenya
KSh 999.00Add to cartWe work with a great fair trade brass casting company in Cape Town, South Africa. From modest beginnings 21 years ago, the company has grown into one of Africa’s biggest casting producers while retaining stringent quality control and a very personal touch.
Our African water buffalo bottle stopper is cast from zinc and electroplated with an antique silver finish. Meticulously checked by many hands, each opener makes a wonderful gift.
Dimensions: 1.25″L x 1″W x 2″H
Crafted from: Zinc, cork
Made in: South Africa
About the Artisans:
Roots of Creation is a South African company known for their innovate brass and metal products. They have been in the casting business for over 20 years, during which time they have built a reputation for high-quality and original product design.
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Add to cartNote: This item is transitioning to a new packaging style. You will receive one of the 2 packaging styles shown.
Relate bracelets are handmade and sold to make a difference and change lives. As a 100% not-for-profit social enterprise, the majority of Relate’s revenue is donated to credible causes and invested in social initiatives, with a focus on creating opportunities for all involved, at every stage of a project.
Through the sale of Save a Life in Your Sleep bracelets, Relate has raised more than $74,000USD to support Goodbye Malaria. Each bracelet is handcrafted in South Africa, and includes an informative display card to promote awareness about the fight against malaria.
Goodbye Malaria aims to eradicate malaria in Mozambique, while investing in Africa’s future, creating employment and protecting, changing and saving lives. This bracelet was inspired by Africa – it represents the continent’s heart and soul and the hope for better, happier lives and opportunities for the people of Africa. The yellow beads represent sunshine, life, and happiness to communities and families who have been in the dark – families that have been smitten by the disease. The red beads symbolize ‘the heart’, which represents ‘life’. Inspiration behind the red beads comes from the stamens of the Citronella flower – without the stamens there is no life.
Dimensions:
Medium: 8″ circumference
Large: 8.5″ circumferenceCrafted from: Pewter, plastic beads, elastic
Made in: South Africa
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Add to cartThese all-natural salad servers are carved from olive wood, a sustainable tree in East Africa known for its rich grain. The server handles are made from cow bone that has been sanitized, polished, and dyed with a polka dot pattern.
Each server measures 12″L x 3.5″W x 0.6″T. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation may occur.
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
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African Wooden Finger Pianos – Kenya
KSh 4,499.00Add to cartThese radiant sculptures are cast from solid bronze in Burkina Faso using the lost wax method. Dress details are painted by hand.
A beautiful gift for mothers and grandmothers, each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Sold singly. Color and shape may vary slightly.
Dimensions: 7″ T x 3.5″L x 1.6″W
Crafted from: Bronze
Made in: Burkina Faso
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African Wooden Finger Pianos – Kenya
KSh 1,899.00Add to cartKalimbas, mbiras, karimbas, finger pianos…all are names for the same African percussion instrument from the Lamellophone instrument family.
These fair trade, Kenyan toy karimbas produce their resonant sound through the use of hollowed wood. Recycled metal tines with recycled-can buzzers are plucked to create vibrations. The box is decorated with wood burnings and is held with both hands when playing.
Available in three sizes.
Dimensions:
Small: 4.5″L x 3″W x 1.5″H
Medium: 7″L x 4″W x 2″HCrafted from: Wood, scrap metal
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
Founded by Andy Koney nearly 20 years ago in his bedroom, today the Ghanian artistic collective known as Yenok employs 40 men and women who are dedicated to creating beautiful furniture and woodworking art, often with a spiritual flair. Yenok’s products are recognized for their high quality and custom craftsmanship.
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Alert Groundscraper Thrush Sculpture – Kenya
KSh 12,599.00Add to cartHand carved by Bwa artisans living in Ghana, these beautiful masks are inspired by elements of traditional Bwa (Bobo) ceremonial masks and art. Representing the face of a monkey and hand-painted?with white, blue,?golden yellow, and brick red, these iconic masks make stunning modern African wall art. Mask comes ready to display with a single hanging loop on back.
Sold singly; multiple sizes are available. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions:?
Small: 16″H x?13.5″W x 0.75″D
Large: 21″H x 18.5″W x 0.75″DCrafted from:?Stool wood (Alstonia boonei), paint
Made in:?Ghana
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Add to cartExclusive African mask “Bateke tribe”, single piece
A very unusual art object is this mask made of Kola Wood, which comes from Cameroon. As a single piece it surely will let the heart of every collector and Africa fan beat a little faster.
Decorative wooden mask made of Kola Wood
This beautiful mask is a real asset for any apartment. The wooden mask was carved by an artist from the Bateke tribe, which lives in Central Africa.
The Bateke originally lived in the estuary of the Kasai river meeting the Congo and made a living of fishing, agriculture and hunting. From the 15th century onwards they became successful traders and used the rivers as transport routes. Their empire was decentralized and held together by kings. The power was distributed to local chiefs.
Masks of this type were originally used to worship the sun. They were used to appease the sun god – hence the round shape.Mask for hanging or display on a stand
You can use the Bateke mask as a precious wall decoration. If you really want to place them in a representative way, we recommend that you order the appropriate stand with it. The stands were made exclusively for us from iron steel and are perfectly adapted for your mask. So the beauty of this African mask comes to its advantage.
Dimensions: approx. 29 x 4 cm
Weight: approx. 850 g
Delivery without stand (available for an additional fee)Single piece of pure manual work
Please note that this mask was crafted in Cameroon. Because it is a single piece, you get exactly the mask shown here. Please note that the delivery time is extended by about 2-3 working days if you order the appropriate stand, as it is specially adapted to your mask.
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Add to cartExclusive African mask “Punu tribe” III, single piece
A very unusual art object is this mask made of Kola Wood, which comes from Gabon. As a single piece it surely will let the heart of every collector and Africa fan beat a little faster.
Decorative wooden mask made of Kola Wood
This beautiful mask is a real asset for any apartment. The wooden mask was carved by an artist from the Punu tribe, who lives in Gabon. They refer to themselves as “Bapunu” (singular: Mupunu).
Coming from the northwest, the Punu settled in the basin of Ngounié in the south of Gabon in the 18th century. The independent village communities were divided into clans and families. In social cohesion, the task was to keep the evil spirits of the forest spellbound.This mask served as a “fertility mask” and was placed under the bed of the lovers in the case of conception problems in order to support the desire for children. A gorgeous African decoration and a real eye-catcher for your home.
Mask for hanging or display on a stand
You can use the Punu mask as a precious wall decoration. If you really want to place them in a representative way, we recommend that you order the appropriate stand with it. The stands were made exclusively for us from iron steel and are perfectly adapted for your mask. So the beauty of this African mask comes to its advantage.
Dimensions: approx. 30 x 16 x 13 cm
Weight: approx. 480 g
Delivery without stand (available for an additional fee)Single piece of pure manual work
Please note that this mask was crafted in Gabon. Because it is a single piece, you get exactly the mask shown here. Please note that the delivery time is extended by about 2-3 working days if you order the appropriate stand, as it is specially adapted to your mask.
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