Tutsi Vessel 10 Each stool has been hand-carved

Each stool has been hand-carved from indigenous woods

Fertility dolls were traditionally given to young girls to look after and help prepare for their roles as mothers

Shona headrests have a long history of being a prestige ornament associated with political and religious leadership

which in turn has created wonderful patina

Tutsi Vessel 10 Each stool has been hand-carvedThis beautiful Tutsi vessel is part of an incredibly special collection of pieces which took 8 years to curate. Each vessel is hand carved from indigenous wood with great skill by the pastoral Tutsi people of Uganda. When necessary, repair work has been carried out to restore functionality, creating unique details. These vessels would have originally been used to collect milk or honey. The wood has taken on a beautiful patina and wear after years of