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IFE HEADS

Carved wood head sculptures covered in beads by Kronbali


Inspired by the antique Nigerian Ife heads, these beaded heads are made of carved wood covered in multicoloured glass beads over a clay base. 
Though we provide a selected range of sizes and styles (with or without headdress, with or without base) each piece is unique. 
When we discovered these beaded heads we immediately brain stormed with the craftsmen and took the idea one step further. Yes, we at Kronbali always need to get involved in the full production process and see BIG! We now produce these heads in not only the traditional 15 cm to 50 cm sizes but also 1,00 m to 1,50 m.

Striking, unusual and highly decorative. 



Carved wood head sculptures covered in beads by Kronbali



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