A BIG ROBUST HONEY POT WITH METAL INDIGENOUS REPAIRS FROM THE TUTSI TRIBE OF RWANDA ( No 4607 ) TEXTILES Made of iron and leather

Made of iron and leather

A glittering symbol of power and wealth

Made using the lost wax technique of bronze making

This is a sculptural hat from the Bamileke people of Cameroon

Height Approx 16 cm

A BIG ROBUST HONEY POT WITH METAL INDIGENOUS REPAIRS FROM THE TUTSI TRIBE OF RWANDA ( No 4607 ) TEXTILES Made of iron and leatherThis is a really solid heavy and substantial honey pot from the Tutsi people of Rwanda. The shape and colour is an asset. Features a beautifully developed, used patina with a satin sheen from handling. Made from a lovely dense African hardwood. In good condition with wear commensurate with tribal use and metal repairs. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 40cm