The frame was hand-made by gluing dozens of seashells onto a laminated cardboard frame. The frame itself was commercially made and dates from a later period than the photograph.
This hand carved wooden ritual fertility figure from the Ashanti people in Ghana is one of the most recognized African art forms the world over. These carvings, called akuaba, are blessed by priests, then carried by the women in the tribe who wish to become pregnant or to ensure the health and beauty of a child
A charming decorative item for any room, this Chinese birdcage is the perfect size to tuck anywhere. It's bamboo, painted black, with three carved feet that have a rising sun motif.
