Tutsi Vessel 10 Fertility dolls were traditionally given

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

The stool would have been used as a prestige item used only for market days or during important meetings

The masks are either masculine or feminine

Tutsi Vessel 10 Fertility dolls were traditionally givenThis 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