This ceramic lidded jar features a beautifully crafted lid sculpted to resemble a wooden anchor, reminiscent of the traditional sling guns we made as young boys growing up in the rural African landscape.
The intricate design captures a nostalgic piece of childhood ingenuity and cultural heritage, blending functional artistry with a storytelling element that pays homage to our roots.
"This specific shape brought back memories of my childhood when I used to play with a sling gun to hunt for birds. A key component for making a sling gun is the wooden Y-shaped stem, known as iXhayi. As young boys, we either had to sneak a rarely used knife from home or fashion one ourselves before venturing into the nearest forest to select our favorite iXhayi from nature.
This was just one of many satisfying adventures we enjoyed. The most intricate and imaginative part of making the entire sling gun would then commence..."
