Vintage Nupe Water Pot Lovers Seat while its handmade nature gives

while its handmade nature gives it a sense of authenticity that mass-produced furniture cannot replicate

and in the amount or ornamentation

Authentic Craftsmanship: Handcrafted using the traditional lost-wax casting method prevalent in West Africa

They are original pieces that have been used to sift the grains used in cooking

These exquisite textiles are woven by the skilled hands of Kuba men and delicately embroidered by women

Vintage Nupe Water Pot Lovers Seat while its handmade nature givesA rare antique Nupe water vessel, handcrafted by artisans of the Nupe people of Nigeria. Its surface is covered with finely incised geometric designs. Pots like this once stood inside Nupe homes on terracotta supports; the rounded base reflects their everyday use, often carried on the head cushioned by a cloth ring. This example carries a lovely patina of age, with gentle wear and minor rim damage from daily use overall in remarkably good condition,