Olive Wood and Inlaid Bone 7-inch Bowl (Kenya)-Olive Wood
This highly grained olive wood bowl is hand-carved in Kenya using rudimentary hand tools. In a gorgeous color,this bowl also features inlaid piece of discarded cow bone,batiked in a mudcloth pattern using traditional methods of was and dye. Product Features: Hand-carved in Kenya Materials: Olive wood,cow bone Dimensions: 7 inches in diameter x 2.5 inches tall Story Behind the Art: Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos,Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets products primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with the children learning the craft from their parents. Carved by hand using only rudimentary hand tools,olive wood bowls,salad serving sets,and animal-shaped napkin rings take shape from pieces of olive wood,mahogany,and mpingo,or 'African Ebony.' An integral part of the organization's function is to educate the craftspeople on the need for reforestation to enable the products to be available for years to come and offer a sustainable income for generations. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color,size and design. If buying two of the same item,slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported Ships Carbon Neutral*