Northern Nigeria Warriors

Caring mother speaks to the role mothers play bringing up their offshoot. It goes without saying that mothers give, nurture it and live to benefit in the long run fruits of their labour. This is the cycle of life of a natural woman of motherhood. A depiction of the ethereal grace and the strong, compassionate soul of a woman, this artwork will have you mesmerized. The traditional outfits, patterns, and vivid colors tastefully highlighted in this charming wall art make it a delightful addition to any indoor space. Perfect gift for a Mother’s Day, mother's birthday, new mom and newborn baby shower.

Traditional wrestling, also known as “Laamb” in Wolof, is a centuries-old sport in Sénégal. In terms of form, it is very similar to the Greco-Roman style of wrestling; however, it is very typical of traditional, African wrestling. There are two forms of Laamb: the first allows the wrestlers to strike each other with their bare hands, which can be painful; the second is more acrobatic, and hitting is not permitted. When a wrestler’s back touches the ground, the bout is over; he has lost. Laamb is as much a spiritual activity as it is physical; and wrestlers engage in various rites and rituals preparatory to fighting. No wrestler, regardless of his strength, physical, or technical abilities, will ever dare to enter the ring, much less fight, without his “marabout” or without participating in his own pre-match ceremony. During the ceremony, the wrestler, accompanied by drummers and singers, dances around the arena; around his arms, legs, and waist are various kinds of esoteric pendants or amulets the purpose of which is to protect him against evil spirits and the witchcraft of other fighters. It is this aspect of the sport which elevates a wrestling match beyond the level of ordinary spectator sport. Many people attend as much for the enjoyment of the ceremony as for the sport.

This natural fibre woven hanging basket is versatile enough to be added to any style of garden. The traditional look of this hanging basket allows it to blend in with any outdoor setting. This woven hanging basket add a stylish new element to your garden and can easily brighten up otherwise dreary and dull exterior walls with their handmade charm. You can grow plants and flowers at eye level to add bursts of colour to your outside spaces. These rattan hanging baskets have a traditional rustic look, making them great at blending in with gardens, patios and walls. Ideal to hang from pillars, walls and fences or position either side of a doorway to give a fun, organic, rustic look.

Fabulous hand carved wooden African sculpture of Benin King and Queen weighing 10.5kg. Made in Benin Handmade