Cameroon Shield Oblong - (3303) Retro Decor They are know as "epithytes"

They are know as "epithytes" that do not require soil to live but instead anchor to trees

Cutting the Grass

The Ironing the Laundry Terrarium Figure is a thoughtful and one-of-a-kind choice for those who value both art and nature

masks like this embody nature or ancestor spirits believed to interact with people and shape their lives

Each is carved with its own unique stance and expression

Cameroon Shield Oblong - (3303) Retro Decor They are know as "epithytes"Cameroon hand carved Bamileke shield Carved from a single piece of wood in an elongated oblong form, the surface cut with the bold geometric patterning historically used by Bamileke carvers designs once said to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle. Originally part of tribal weaponry, shields like this carried real social and spiritual weight, marking status as much as defending against attack. As each is hand carved, size and pattern vary