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SMALL HANDMADE DECORATIVE MAKONDE STYLE ONE-PIECE EBONY SCULPTURE

When it comes to statues or decorative carvings, the first and most important step in the creation process is the choice of wood. It is the wood that dictates the shape and approximate dimensions of the piece of jewellery that will emerge from the hands of the African sculptor.

That’s what happened here, and the whole piece of ebony – one of the most precious types of wood in the world – became a genuine piece of African tribal art, hand-carved in the Makonde style.

This style is defined by the life of the man and his relationships within the tribe, and the harmony in life is found in the harmony of the carved forms and elements, no matter from which angle they are viewed.

And regardless of the space in which they are placed to be admired and appreciated by lovers of African-style beauty.

Strong short reasons to have it:

Unique piece of furniture

Unique concept

Special design: mix of African art and European/British design

High quality

Fine details expressing elements of tribal life

Long-term investment

About the artwork: 

Wood: ebony (single piece)

Artist: Isiaka Deje

Team involved: 3 members

Completion time: over 3 months

Carving style: Makonde

Height: 60 cm

Diameter: 16 cm

Weight: 3 kg

Good to know: By purchasing any Venda Art product, you are supporting us in our efforts to help as many vulnerable people in Africa as possible, both through healthcare, access to education and support in improving their quality of life. We, and those who will benefit from your help through us, thank you!

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DEVILS SIDE TABLE CARVED IN THE DEVILS STYLE, IN ONE-PIECE EBONY  

Beyond the value of the hand-carved, one-piece ebony wood, the value of this side table is also hidden in the carving style that defines it: Devils.

It is a particular style, which is related to the shamanic rituals, specific to African esotericism to which the creator of this piece of tribal art had access.

The model was found rather than created during Jonathan Nkwabi’s trance, a time in which imagination and creativity had unlimited space to manifest.

And the result of the trance has been made useful by the modern and functional design, which adds to the delight of having such a table somewhere at home.

Strong short reasons to have it:

Unique piece of furniture

Unique concept

Special design: mix of African art and British/European design

High quality

Abstract details

Long-term investment

About the artwork: 

Wood: ebony (one piece)

Artist: Jonathan Nkwabi

Team involved: 3 members

Completion time: over 2 months

Sculpture style: Devils

Flat surface: glass

Height: 80 cm

Diameter: 35 cm

Weight: 17 Kg

Good to know: By purchasing any Venda Art product, you are supporting us in our efforts to help as many vulnerable people in Africa as possible, both through healthcare, access to education and support in improving their quality of life. We, and those who will benefit from your help through us, thank you!

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MAASAI ARMCHAIR

The Maasai carving style portrays the Maasai tribe and their daily lives in the community.The imposing sculpture depicts the quintessential role of the family, the differentmembers of the tribe and their role within the tribe. The unique combination of British quality, generations of talented sculptors and modern design make for a great investment for your house.

The one-of-a-kind style, comes from the rich imagination and originality expressed by each member of the team. Our creative process provides total freedom to each sculptor in order to follow and interpret the natural wood shapes. The armchair is hand-carved from a single piece of mongongo wood.

From choosing the right piece of wood to the finished project, the meticulous sculpture and the difficulty of hand-carving dense wood required more than 12 months and involved a team of 7 artisans.

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MAKONDE 2 LAMP

As a result of our European heritage we combined the detailed Makonde sculpture with a modern design into an unique art piece that even the most pretentious guests would appreciate. The unique combination of British quality, generations of talented sculptors and modern design make for a great investment for your house.

The one-of-a-kind style, comes from the rich imagination and originality expressed by each member of the team. Our creative process provides total freedom to each sculptor in order to follow and interpret the natural wood shapes. The lamp is hand-carved from a single piece of ebony in one of the most recognizable, and most widely admired carving styles, Makonde.

From choosing the right piece of wood to the finished project, the meticulous sculpture and the difficulty of hand-carving dense wood required more than 3 months and involved a team of 3 artisans.

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 MAASAI ARMCHAIR

The Maasai carving style portrays the Maasai tribe and their daily lives in the community.The imposing sculpture depicts the quintessential role of the family, the differentmembers of the tribe and their role within the tribe. The unique combination of British quality, generations of talented sculptors and modern design make for a great investment for your house.

The one-of-a-kind style, comes from the rich imagination and originality expressed by each member of the team. Our creative process provides total freedom to each sculptor in order to follow and interpret the natural wood shapes. The armchair is hand-carved from a single piece of mongongo wood.

From choosing the right piece of wood to the finished project, the meticulous sculpture and the difficulty of hand-carving dense wood required more than 12 months and involved a team of 7 artisans.

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ZANZIBAR LIGHT DINING TABLE

The Zanzibar sculpting style is influenced by 3 different cultures, African, Indian and Oman, this rich heritage results into one of a king style found only on the Zanzibar island.

The combination of the imposing carving style and the large size of the frame produces a grandiose design that even the most pretentious guests would appreciate. The unique combination of British quality, generations of talented sculptors and modern design make for a great investment for your dinning room.

From choosing the right piece of wood to the finished project, the meticulous sculpture and the difficulty of hand-carving dense wood required more than 12 months and involved a team of 6 artisans.

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ZANZIBAR DARK DINING TABLE

The Zanzibar sculpting style is influenced by 3 different cultures, African, Indian and Oman, this rich heritage results into one of a king style found only on the Zanzibar island.

The combination of the imposing carving style and the large size of the frame produces a grandiose design that even the most pretentious guests would appreciate. The unique combination of British quality, generations of talented sculptors and modern design make for a great investment for your dinning room.

From choosing the right piece of wood to the finished project, the meticulous sculpture and the difficulty of hand-carving dense wood required more than 12 months and involved a team of 6 artisans.

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 KINDA ARMCHAIR

As a result of our European heritage we combined the detailed Makonde sculpture with a modern high chair design into an unique art piece that even the most pretentious guests would appreciate. The unique combination of British quality, generations of talented sculptors and modern design make for a great investment for your house.

The one-of-a-kind style, comes from the rich imagination and originality expressed by each member of the team. Our creative process provides total freedom to each sculptor in order to follow and interpret the natural wood shapes. The armchair is hand-carved from a single piece of mahogany in one of the most recognizable, and most widely admired carving styles, Makonde.

From choosing the right piece of wood to the finished project, the meticulous sculpture and the difficulty of hand-carving dense wood required more than 12 months and involved a team of 7 artisans.

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ANIMALS COFFEE TABLE

The unique combination of British quality, generations of talented sculptors and modern design make for a great investment for your house. The animals carving style shows the local fauna and flora in a natural and original manner. The detailed handwork depicts the savanna and the different relationships between animals.

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Handcrafted furniture from Africa

                         Venda Art and

Creators of luxury handcrafted furniture from Africa

The first African tribal art sculpture we made was in 2015, which is why we think that’s when, at least on an aspirational level, the bespoke Venda Art furniture store came into being. It is true that the work was not at the level of complexity found today, but it was based on what fundamentally defines us: 

passion for wood carving;

respect for the art of African artists;

and an obsession with the perfection that can be achieved by combining them. 

The first African tribal art sculpture we made was in 2015, which is why we think that’s when, at least on an aspirational level, the bespoke Venda Art furniture store came into being. It is true that the work was not at the level of complexity found today, but it was based on what fundamentally defines us: 

passion for wood carving;

respect for the art of African artists;

and an obsession with the perfection that can be achieved by combining them. 

Whether hand carved pieces of furniture from a single piece of solid wood (made on the mainland side), combined pieces (on the island side in Zanzibar) or purely decorative objects, the Venda Art concept brings together the unique type of art.

And this is made entirely by hand, in the traditional African carving style of the Makonde, Maasai, Animals, Devils, etc. and Zanzibar style, using the traditional tools of the world’s most precious materials (including ebony).

VENDAART TEAM 

Our team is made up of European design artists, starting with George – the artist and mastermind behind Venda Art – and artisan craftsmen from Africa. 

The latter are part of a generation that is alarmingly fast losing masters who know the craft of African tribal carving using classical tools. 

That’s why we are honoured to have on the Venda Art team the most talented of African artists, among the last of their calibre, unrivalled in the world for the finesse of detail achieved and the depth to which they are able to work the wood without machinery.

That’s why our European-African team manages to combine modern, British design – in particular, with traditional African tribal art – to perfection.

THE VENDA ART CHALLENGE, THE CREATOR OF ARTISANAL FURNITURE FROM AFRICA

Our ongoing challenge touches on several aspects. 

On the one hand, we strive to find the best solutions to provide the highest standard of quality and durability, while maintaining the traditional wood carving in the most typical savannah conditions. 

On the other hand, we want the specific tribal styles to be found in timelessly designed, complex and functional pieces of wooden furniture made in Africa. Because we want to offer more than beautiful art objects, but useful creations that become long-term investments. 

Through hard work, skill, creativity and talent, we tell cultural and historical stories giving concrete form to exotic and refined tastes. We invest them with meaning and make them accessible worldwide, in the luxury furniture store Venda Art. 

To whom? Anyone who appreciates and feels, not just knows, the intrinsic value of the art objects we create.