Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.4) Mirrors This design is surrounded in

This design is surrounded in Cowrie shells and thousands of black and white tiny beads with a central cluster of Cowrie beads

Size:  15cmW approx 30cm long but will grow much lonmger if you repot them every 12-18months in a container 2" bigger

Beautifully styled on a stand included or you can hang it over a bowl and also wear it

The method involves beeswax

Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.4) Mirrors This design is surrounded inThis Makenge tray is a testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Lozi people of Zambia. An original piece, traditionally used to winnow grains, now a beautiful decorative object. How they are made: the trays are woven from the roots of the Makenge tree, a small tree that sends out very long, shallow roots. Only the small roots are gathered, so the bush stays alive to produce more for the future. The fine haired roots are dug from the ground,