Songye Mask 14 Each pot is made by

Each pot is made by hand using clay from river banks

Cowrie shells are symbolic of wealth and the use of cowrie shells on these baskets indicates that they were used to store valuable content

Our Gigi sculptural vase is a unique piece from the artist Julie Deault of Musette Ceramique who is based in Canada

Once ready for use

This has created wonderful patina and ageing of the wood

Songye Mask 14 Each pot is made bySongye masks originate from the Congo and are hand carved from indigenous wood. The masks are traditionally worn by men during ceremonial dances. The masks are either masculine or feminine, identified by the crest in the centre of the mask. It is believed that the larger the crest the more magical powers the mask possesses. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.