Swazi carved figures and craft market

Carve small wooden figures with beaded details, set them out in a craft-market stall and serve customers who want particular styles.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Eswatini. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Africa: Southern Africa.