Camel Bell Currency 01 which represents an ancestor

which represents an ancestor

The Bozo people

Our Beira vase is part of our exclusive own design ceramic collection

hand-carved with ridge detailing

with cubby cheeks and chiselled face is typical of Bamun carving style

Camel Bell Currency 01 which represents an ancestorThese Camel bells are from the Darod people from Somalia. For centuries camels have been the backbone of the Somalian economy, symbolising the nomadic lifestyle with traditional uses for milk and transport, as well as being highly prized possessions. The wooden bells are hand carved with a wooden peg inside the bell and finished with a leather or rope braided strap. Whilst their simplicity and lack of embellishment reflects their practical purpose,