Papa is a sculptural dresser formed from sea-washed wood recovered along the shoreline, shaped by salt, tide, and time. Its structure recalls the skeletal form of a shark or fish—strong, exposed, and essential, revealing what remains once excess is stripped away. In the ocean, skeletal systems are frameworks of survival, enabling movement, protection, and endurance. Reimagined as a functional object, Papa becomes a vessel of strength and guardianship. The name speaks to quiet authority and provision, echoing the role of ancestral protectors who hold space, offer support, and endure across generations. Papa stands as a reminder of resilience, structure, and care.
Materials: Unidentified reclaimed wood
Finish: Mangrove Dye, Natural Polish
Function: Dressing table
Dimensions: 45 X 50 inches (height x length)
Origin: Lamu, Kenya
10% of proceeds directly support reforestation and restoration efforts at Kaya Mtswakara, a sacred heritage forest along the Kenyan coast. Learn More
Papa is a sculptural dresser formed from sea-washed wood recovered along the shoreline, shaped by salt, tide, and time. Its structure recalls the skeletal form of a shark or fish—strong, exposed, and essential, revealing what remains once excess is stripped away. In the ocean, skeletal systems are frameworks of survival, enabling movement, protection, and endurance. Reimagined as a functional object, Papa becomes a vessel of strength and guardianship. The name speaks to quiet authority and provision, echoing the role of ancestral protectors who hold space, offer support, and endure across generations. Papa stands as a reminder of resilience, structure, and care.
Materials: Unidentified reclaimed wood
Finish: Mangrove Dye, Natural Polish
Function: Dressing table
Dimensions: 45 X 50 inches (height x length)
Origin: Lamu, Kenya
10% of proceeds directly support reforestation and restoration efforts at Kaya Mtswakara, a sacred heritage forest along the Kenyan coast. Learn More
