African Animals

The African continent is home to an extraordinary variety of animal, life much of which is indigenous to the continent and found nowhere else on Earth. Animals feature prominently and have huge significance in African oral history, folklore and culture and so form the basis for much inspiration and depiction in both traditional and contemporary art, craft and design. The products featured below provide an insight into the intricate relationship between the human and animal worlds, which have influenced and inspired the design of these beautiful creations.