African Hippo Family of 5 Fairly Trades Carvings

discoverunique, fairly tradedhandcrafted itemsmade in Africa, for youLorem Ipsum1Lorem Ipsum3Traditional Skills - Natural Materials - Contemporary Designs - Sourced directly from Africatraditional skills - natural materials - contemporary designs - directly from AfricaAfrican Hippo Family of 5 Fair Trade Carving LightHandcrafted family of five African Hippos in wood with a natural finish... skillfully created to add character to any room and a must for lovers of these magnificent animals. The largest figure measures approx. 3.5 inches / 9 cm long Own something unique     Our Trading Partners in the Artisans` Village,  Dakar, Senegal call on generations of experience to create unique carvings. We pay Fair Trade prices directly to the skilled craftspeople who make these beautiful items & work with them to develop new products & markets. Each item you buy from us will be re-ordered from Senegal. Enjoy owning something unique. About UsSoapstoneWild OlivewoodMaasai CraftsFair TradeAbout UsSoapstoneWild OlivewoodMaasai CraftsFair TradeDiscover unique handcrafted Fair Trade items for Natural LivingSince 2008 we have worked closely with our Artisan Partners from Africa to create a unique Fairly Traded range of contemporary designs produced using traditional skillsWe buy handcrafted items directly from self-sourced co-operatives and individual Artisans and many of our wonderful gift ideas can only be found here, including our Soapstone and Wild Olivewood 100% natural kitchenware, African designer Homeware, unique Gifts and Games, vibrant Fashion, fun Jewellery, abstract Art, natural Beauty & Health and Animal Carvings.The Friendly Trading company is a trading name of Friendly Horizons LtdWe are a family business based near to Royal Wootton Bassett in North WiltshireCompany number 6670651VAT Reg 940 1514 58Discover handcrafted natural soapstone items created by the Artisans of Kisii, Western KenyaSoapstone found near the town of Kisii in the Tabaka Hills of Western Kenya ranges in colour from deep gold to rich burgundy, white to jet black, each piece having a unique combination of colours.Raw stones are excavated by hand in local quarries & carried to co-operative workshops. The stones are worked into manageable sizes before a kisu (small knife) is used to carve detailed work. Items are polished, hand-painted if required & sealed with beeswax. Intricate patterns are incised allowing the natural stone to show through.Items brought from us directly benefit the skilled craftspeople of Kisii & their families, especially in providing education and medical assistance. Beautiful Wild Olive wood for natural Kitchen and DiningThe Kamba tribe, also called the Akamba, is a Bantu ethnic group residing in the semi - arid Eastern Province of Kenya. Their homeland stretches east from Nairobi towards the Tsavo and Northeast to Embu.Kamba people have special skills in woodcarving and basketry. In gift shops, open-air markets and art galleries in the major cities and towns of Kenya, you are bound to find beautiful handcrafts - woodcarvings, sisal baskets and well decorated artifacts made by the Kambas. They are also involved in other activities such as hunting, farming and pastoralism.African wild olive is a rich, warm wood native to Kenya. The tree's fruit is foraged by monkeys, birds and grazing animals. Wild Olive wood is utifully grained and can be carved into durable natural serving pieces that are safe for serving food.The cooperatives who produce our beautiful Olive wood items have legal permits to fell trees. Once permits are received, the carvers travel into the bush in groups for safety and set up a makeshift camp at the site of the felled tree where they carve the items ordered. Release your inner Maasai!The Maasai live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known local populations due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress. The Maasai lead a  traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle, with the ability to produce food in deserts and scrublands.The Maasai live in Kraals arranged in a circular fashion. The fence around the kraal is made of acacia thorns, which prevent lions from attacking the cattle. It is a man's responsibility to fence the kraal. While women construct the houses.Warriors, all the young men in the community, are in charge of protecting livestock from predators and enemies, and, these days, of taking cattle to far away pastures during the dry season. Women and children look after goats and sheep, that are more resilient and can remain near the homesteads also during the dry spells- thus always providing milk and meat for the family. Elders keep peace and harmony in the community, settling disputes, administering justice and negotiating with neighbouring tribes.The Maasai make colourful wooden masks, intricate beaded leather belts & dog collars and the famous "Shuka" colourful blanket worn as clothing.What is Fair Trade and why should I support it?Fair Trade is an organised social movement & market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries, make better trading conditions & promote sustainability.                                                                                                                                         Friendly Horizons Ltd is proud to be recognised as a Fair Trade Importer & Supplier by the British Association of Fair Trade Shops & Suppliers (BAFTS).We have a close relationship with our African suppliers, paying agreed rates in advance & working with them to develop new products and markets.The World Fair Trade Association`s Ten Principles of Fair Trade are:Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged ProducersTransparency and AccountabilityFair Trading PracticesPayment of a Fair PriceEnsuring no Child Labour and Forced LabourCommitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Women’s Economic Empowerment, and Freedom of AssociationEnsuring Good Working ConditionsProviding Capacity BuildingPromoting Fair TradeRespect for the EnvironmentSee our other itemsPaymentShippingReturnsContact DetailsPaymentShippingReturnsContact DetailsWe accept payment by any of the following methods:PayPalCredit Card - by telephone: (UK) 01225 290786 / (overseas) 0044 1225 290786UK ChequePlease pay as soon as possible after winning an auction, as that will allow us to post your item to you sooner!We offer a range of shipping services to suit your needs.   Your order will be dispatched within 1 working day of receiving payment (Monday-Friday) and you should expect to receive it one or two days after dispatch (for orders sent RM 1st Class) or approximately three working days for economy tracked courier.In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during post, we will issue either a full refund or replacement.If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, be it similar or not.You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.Please contact us by:email at discover@friendlytrading.co.uktelephone at (UK) 01225 290786 / (overseas) 0044 1225 290786- if the line is busy please leave a voicemail & we`ll reply asapTrade buyers are welcome to visit our office in North Wiltshire by arrangementShop Search Links Store Newsletter! Add my Shop to your Favourites and receive my email newsletters about new items and special promotions! "); eBay Shop "); Item Description African Hippos - Family of Five Handcrafted wooden carvings of a family of five African Hippos with a natural finish... skillfully created to add character to any room and a must for lovers of these magnificent animals. The largest figure measures approx. 3.5 inches / 9 cm long Own something unique Our Trading Partners in the Artisans` Village, Dakar, Senegal call on generations of experience to create unique carvings. We pay Fair Trade prices directly to the skilled craftspeople who make these beautiful items & work with them to develop new products & markets. Each item you buy from us will be re-ordered from Senegal. Enjoy owning something unique. "); About Us | Payment | Shipping | Terms | Returns About Us We are a family business who work closely with our Partners around the world to bring you unique, fairly-traded items bought directly from the people who make them. We follow Fair Trade guidelines wherever possible and each item bought from us is re-ordered from the skilled Artisan who created it. The Friendly Trading Company is a trading name of Friendly Horizons Ltd. "); Payment Please pay by PayPal for buyer protection of up to £500 - you can also use your credit or debit card to pay via PayPal Sign up for PayPal: the fast, easy, and secure way to pay online. Other methods: Cheques (UK only), bank & postal orders are accepted. "); Shipping Your item will usually be shipped within 3 working days by the method selected at checkout - if time is critical please let us know. Large / heavy items will be sent by DHL - if this is the case please add a contact number at the checkout in case you are out when the delivery arrives. Other items may require a signature. "); Terms Our priority is to provide high quality items with a friendly service. We strive to do our best but should we fail, please let us know what we can do to put things right. Should you have a question for us, please email David at: friendlytrading@msn.com or telephone 01793 407040 Our prices include VAT - Reg. No. 940 1514 58 "); Returns 100% satisfaction guaranteed. You may return an item for any reason within 14 days of dispatch in original condition & packing for a full refund less return postage. Please note that as many items are individually made, they may differ slightly from the photograph. The return address is: Friendly Horizons Ltd, 10 Wood Street, Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire SN4 7PY Useful Links Featured Categories Designed by www.eBayshopdesign supreme On 08-Sep-09 at 20:42:23 BST, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! supreme supremewidgets supremeauctiononlinesoftware.widgets.GalleryBasicFree.swf supremewidgets supremeauctiononlinesoftware.widgets.FeedbackWidgetBasicFree.swf foxrate.seller.widget.tag.foxrate.swf Powered by [eBay Turbo Lister] (https://pages.ebay.com/turbo_lister/) discoverunique, fairly tradedmade in Africa, for youhandcrafted itemsAfrican Hippo Family of 5 Fair Trade Carving Light  ");  "); ");   "); Shop SearchLinksStore Newsletter! Add my Shop to your Favourites and receive my email newsletters about new items and special promotions! eBay Shop  ");    Item Description   African Hippos - Family of Five Handcrafted wooden carvings of a family of five African Hippos with a natural finish... skillfully created to add character to any room and a must for lovers of these magnificent animals. The largest figure measures approx. 3.5 inches / 9 cm long Own something unique     Our Trading Partners in the Artisans` Village,  Dakar, Senegal call on generations of experience to create unique carvings. We pay Fair Trade prices directly to the skilled craftspeople who make these beautiful items & work with them to develop new products & markets. Each item you buy from us will be re-ordered from Senegal. Enjoy owning something unique.    ");   About Us | Payment | Shipping | Terms | Returns    About Us   We are a family business who work closely with our Partners around the world to bring you unique, fairly-traded items bought directly from the people who make them. We follow Fair Trade guidelines wherever possible and each item bought from us is re-ordered from the skilled Artisan who created it. The Friendly Trading Company is a trading name of Friendly Horizons Ltd.     Payment   Please pay by PayPal for buyer protection of up to £500 - you can also use your credit or debit card to pay via PayPal Sign up for PayPal: the fast, easy, and secure way to pay online. Other methods: Cheques (UK only), bank & postal orders are accepted.        Shipping   Your item will usually be shipped within 3 working days by the method selected at checkout - if time is critical please let us know. Large / heavy items will be sent by DHL - if this is the case please add a contact number at the checkout in case you are out when the delivery arrives. Other items may require a signature.      Terms   Our priority is to provide high quality items with a friendly service. We strive to do our best but should we fail, please let us know what we can do to put things right. Should you have a question for us, please email David at: friendlytrading@msn.com or telephone 01793 407040 Our prices include VAT - Reg. No. 940 1514 58   ");    Returns   100% satisfaction guaranteed. You may return an item for any reason within 14 days of dispatch in original condition & packing for a full refund less return postage. Please note that as many items are individually made, they may differ slightly from the photograph. The return address is: Friendly Horizons Ltd, 10 Wood Street, Clyffe Pypard, Wiltshire SN4 7PY    Useful Links Featured Categories         Designed by www.eBayshopdesign   supreme On 08-Sep-09 at 20:42:23 BST, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! supreme supremewidgets supremeauctiononlinesoftware.widgets.GalleryBasicFree.swf supremewidgets supremeauctiononlinesoftware.widgets.FeedbackWidgetBasicFree.swf foxrate.seller.widget.tag.foxrate.swf Powered by eBay Turbo Lister About UsDiscover unique handcrafted Fair Trade items for Natural LivingSince 2008 we have worked closely with our Artisan Partners from Africa to create a unique Fairly Traded range of contemporary designs produced using traditional skillsWe buy handcrafted items directly from self-sourced co-operatives and individual Artisans and many of our wonderful gift idea