Makonde Post 02 A beautiful mancala board from

A beautiful mancala board from the Oromo people of Ethiopia which has been framed

due the artisanal process and delicate nature

These horns come from the Kudu antelope

All across Africa

Makonde Post 02 A beautiful mancala board fromThis figurative post comes from the Makonde who are skilled wood carvers from Tanzania. The post is hand carved from a single piece of indigenous wood, with detailed carving details in the shape of a figure. This post would have been used at the sites of initiations and spiritualistic rituals. They are believed to act as a new physical body for the deceased and as kept in their home after passing and offered gifts in remembrance. The post has a