The Burkinabe people are very skilled in the art of woodwork. Our artisans use a variety of woods, the majority being sourced from neighbouring country Ivory Coast, to create a range of handcrafted items. Simple materials, such as the fruit of the calabash tree for example, are used to make original decorative art, animal sculptures, toys and keyrings.
A selection of handmade nodding animals (cat, camel, hippopotamus, giraffe, turtle), made from wood and calabash.