News – Africanologie

Crafting Bamileke Tables: Tradition, Tools, and Time

The iconic Bamileke tables, originating from the Grassfields region of Cameroon in Central Africa, are more than just furniture—they are a symbol of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. Created...

Richard du Toit

A Life Through the Lens: The Journey of a Nature Photographer From a young age, Richard was captivated by the beauty of nature and the art of photography. What began...

Using African Baskets as an Interior Design Tool

When it comes to interior design, walls are often an underutilised canvas. While artwork and mirrors are popular choices, African baskets provide a unique, textured, and culturally rich alternative...

The Art of Swazi Fish Sculptures: Chainsaws, Jacaranda Wood, and Craftsmanship

In the heart of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), artisans have mastered the unique craft of carving intricate fish sculptures from jacaranda wood using chainsaws. This fusion of robust tools and delicate...

Tips for keeping your Scrap Metal Sculptures looking fabulous

If you’ve got metal sculptures hanging out in the great outdoors, they may need a little TLC, depending on how exposed to sea air they are, to keep them...

A Safari of Collective Nouns: The Wacky Ways We Talk About African Animals

If you’ve ever been on a safari or simply admired the wonders of African wildlife, you might have noticed that the animals there often have some delightfully quirky collective nouns....

Curate your home with Special Items

Elevate Your Space: How Curated Decor Items Add Character to Your Home When it comes to creating a home that reflects your personality and style, curated decor items play a...

Enhancing Gardens with Sculpture

Sculpture can transform a garden from a simple outdoor space into a captivating environment, adding depth, intrigue, and personality. When integrating sculptures into garden design, careful consideration of positioning,...

The Yoruba Beaded Chair: Where Artistry Meets Interiors

In the realm of artistic heritage, the Yoruba beaded chair is a testament to the rich, cultural history of the Yoruba people of West Africa. These exquisite chairs are not...

As specialists in large, oversized statement artworks, we work with a number of renowned photographers, including David Ballam whose exquisite sailboats as part of his ILHA Collection, with ILHA 1 seen here.

7 Tips to Hanging Artworks in the Bedroom

Art is an essential part of interior decor. Not only does it add personality and colour to a room, but also a sense of style. That’s why it’s important to...

Ethiopian Crosses: The Beauty of Handmade

Ethiopian crosses hold great cultural significance in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, yet, their unique designs and intricate lattice work has made them desirable, sort after pieces by interior designers and interior...