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TERRA NAZA

HOUSE OF BAMILEKE

Portraits born of mud, molded from Cameroon clay and dressed bead by bead.
Six characters, each one of one.

Meet the portraits
The film

Born of mud.

Watch a portrait rise from wet clay to glass, one bead at a time, in Mustapha's hands.

"Nara", No. 1
The making

From the ground, one bead at a time.

The head at raw clay stage in the workshop
01 · Cameroon clay
A fingertip placing the first bead on the clay
02 · The first bead
Tweezers placing the last beads on the crown
03 · The last patch

The hands behind the house →

Collected worldwide

In their homes, in their words

5.0 shop rating · 317 reviews on Etsy · photos by our collectors

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“These beaded heads are beautifully made and filled with personality. I love them so much. Thanks to the 21st century artisans for keeping traditions alive.”
radiah · Mar 2025 · Verified Etsy purchase
“I am a 5th time returning customer for the African heads. Workmanship and customer service are top notch. I will return again!”
Lulu · Jul 2022 · Verified Etsy purchase
“Morocco to Melbourne in record time! This is my second purchase from you and I highly recommend for quality and speedy delivery.”
Monica · Mar 2025 · Verified Etsy purchase

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Lot I · Six portraits

The collection