Karamajong Jug 18 This Nupe vessels comes from

This Nupe vessels comes from the Nupe people of Nigeria that live along the banks of the Niger River

We love the unique shapes carved into this container and the distinctive patina of the wood that has occurred over use and time

Each handle would be intricately carved with unique designs as they are thought to hold talismanic powers and bring good luck

The masks are traditionally worn by men during ceremonial dances

Karamajong Jug 18 This Nupe vessels comes fromThis beautiful jug is part of our special collection which took 8 years to curate. Each container is hand carved from indigenous wood by the Karamajong people of Uganda who are livestock farmers. Due to the arid climate in which they live, every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their