Basswood hand-carved frame, photography
Marara Matriarch is guided by Jine Simba, spirit of courage and abundance. She honors women whose quiet authority sustains entire communities. Her crown of doum palm symbolizes vitality, nourishment, and shelter, echoing the role of women as anchors of continuity and care.
The 30X46 inch frame is hand-carved in the Bajuni style—the original Swahili woodcarving tradition and was crafted from reclaimed basswood logs. Every natural grain and mark within the wood is embraced, preserving its unique narrative of survival and renewal.
Created in Lamu, Kenya. 10% of proceeds directly support reforestation and restoration efforts at Kaya Mtswakara, a sacred Duruma forest along the Kenyan coast.
Marara Matriach is a visual offering, piece that doesn’t just hang on a wall, but holds presence. Ideal for collectors who value soulful design, cultural craftsmanship, and a deeper connection to the materials that shape our spaces.
Basswood hand-carved frame, photography
Marara Matriarch is guided by Jine Simba, spirit of courage and abundance. She honors women whose quiet authority sustains entire communities. Her crown of doum palm symbolizes vitality, nourishment, and shelter, echoing the role of women as anchors of continuity and care.
The 30X46 inch frame is hand-carved in the Bajuni style—the original Swahili woodcarving tradition and was crafted from reclaimed basswood logs. Every natural grain and mark within the wood is embraced, preserving its unique narrative of survival and renewal.
Created in Lamu, Kenya. 10% of proceeds directly support reforestation and restoration efforts at Kaya Mtswakara, a sacred Duruma forest along the Kenyan coast.
Marara Matriach is a visual offering, piece that doesn’t just hang on a wall, but holds presence. Ideal for collectors who value soulful design, cultural craftsmanship, and a deeper connection to the materials that shape our spaces.
