After working with Kenyan artisans for nearly 15 years now, we've become quite confident that Kenyans can convert any material into a piece of art.

 

These beautiful little pieces of functional African art are hand carved from cow bone collected from local butchers. The bone is cleaned, bleached, carved and then dyed using a "batik" process. Artisans paint melted wax onto the bone, then dip the item in dye until the desired darkness is accomplished. Once the wax is chipped away, a beautiful brown and white design emerges.

 

Sold separately or as a set; you choose!