Wood Carving Artisans of Kenya.

The Kamba tribe of Kenya is a community of skilled craftsmen. The Kamba artisans create fine pieces of hand-carved animals, wall decor, bowls, cooking utensils, and furniture. They work with a variety of materials like bamboo, wood, and metal. Wood carving is a part of Kamba spirituality. They believe God, who they call Ngai, imparts shape to all living things. Carving is seen by the Kamba people as one of Ngai's creative efforts. Traditionally, only men from the tribe carve wood.

Wood carving is a primary source of livelihood in Kenya. Many artisans belong to several organizations like the Wamunyu Wood Carvers Cooperative in Machakos, promoting fair trade between artisans and consumers. This provides artisans with a sustainable source of income for their craftsmanship. Kenyans have since evolved in their craftsmanship employing the use of ethically sourced chemicals to help preserve the wood and protect it from external attacks.

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Mortar Pestle Set - Hand Carved Olive Wood, Kitchen Tools, Wooden Muddler Masher for Cocktails, Herb Spice Grinder, Pill Crusher, Ginger Garlic Paste, Pesto, Mofongo, Salsa, Guacamole

$38.00

Tall Seared Wood Standing Giraffe Sculpture

$92.00

Painted Wood Giraffe Christmas Ornament

$28.00

Seared Wood Large Rhino Sculpture

$92.00

Painted Wood Zebra Christmas Ornament

$28.00

Painted Wood Giraffe Alligator Zebra Antelope Sitting Sculpture Set

$102.00

Seared Wood Large Hippo Sculpture

$92.00

Seared Wood Large Safari Sculptures Set of 5

$342.00

Painted Wood Sitting Zebra Sculpture

$40.00

Painted Wood Zebra Keys Paper Clips Ring Dish

$54.00

Hippo Wood Eye Glasses Holder

$48.00

Painted Wood Yoga Giraffe Christmas Ornament

$28.00

Painted Wood Sitting Antelope Sculpture

$40.00

Painted Wood Sitting Alligator Sculpture

$40.00

Painted Wood Rhino Christmas Ornament

$28.00

Painted Wood Giraffe Keys Paper Clips Ring Dish

$54.00

Painted Wood Yoga Fitness Pals Giraffe Zebra Ornament Set

$48.00

Seared Wood Large Lion Sculpture

$92.00

Tall Skinny Painted Wood Giraffe Family Sculpture Set

$108.00

Wooden Salad Bowl - Oval, 13" | Serving Bowl for Salads and Pasta | Fruit Bowl for Kitchen Countertop | Decorative Centerpiece Dough Bowl | Raw Olive Wood Grain, Rustic, Hand Carved, African

$94.00