

Charlotte du Toit first established Outpost Original in New York City in 1997, designing products out of her NYC apartment and manufactured in her home country of South Africa. Since then, the company has evolved into a Montreal based manufacturing studio with all furniture, pillows, throws and most accessories made in house. Working from their studio allows for optimal quality control to ensure they offer their clients high-end luxury items. The décor and accessory pieces they provide are a celebration of beauty; combining natural landscapes, craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Outpost Original brings you a visual celebration of Africa’s extraordinary wealth of handmade objects and the people who craft them. Craft objects have a universal attraction that crosses cultural and geographic borders and transcends time.
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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this small doll stands about 11 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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Made famous by Yves Saint Laurent in the 1970s and back in vogue today, this Tibetan Lamb Sheep is a charming decorative accent handcrafted from 100% genuine dyed Tibetan lamb fur and suede. With a plush, luxurious texture and a touch of whimsy, it brings warmth and personality to nurseries, living rooms, and bedrooms. Available in a range of beautiful colors, each sheep is lovingly handmade for a lifetime of joy. Purely decorative — not intended for sitting.

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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this large doll stands about 18.5 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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A polished white African kudu horn inner mounted on a clear acrylic lucite display stand — natural decorative taxidermy, real bone and not a reproduction. The inner is ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation, then bleached and hand-polished over several hours to a clean ivory finish. The lucite base is clear acrylic, sized to the piece. Each horn is one-of-one — taper, curve, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this mini doll stands about 9.5 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this doll stands about 17 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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A polished white African kudu horn inner pair — natural decorative taxidermy, real bone and not a reproduction. The inner cores are ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation, then bleached and hand-polished over several hours per piece to bring out the smooth ivory tone of the underlying keratin. The horns are hollow and lightweight, free-standing without a base. Each piece is one-of-one — curve, taper, tip shape, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product. Ideal for sideboards, consoles, and shelving. Sold as a pair, not individually.

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A single large African watusi cattle horn on a metal display stand — natural decorative taxidermy, the dramatic forward curve and creamy ivory tone of African Ankole cattle, hand-polished to bring out the natural sheen. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. The metal stand is sized to the piece. Watusi horns are known for their massive scale and forward sweep; each piece is one-of-one — curve, taper, tip shape, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this tall doll stands about 24 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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A natural African kudu horn pair — natural decorative taxidermy, real horn over the bone cores, cleaned and oiled in their natural warm brown tone. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. Sold as a free-standing pair, no base or stand. Kudu horns are known for their distinctive spiral twist; each piece is one-of-one and the curve, twist, tip shape, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product. Ideal for consoles, sideboards, and shelving.

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2 Sizes
A polished African kudu horn mounted on a clear acrylic lucite display stand — natural decorative taxidermy, the full horn over the bone core, hand-polished over multiple days to bring out the keratin striations and natural brown-to-black tonal depth. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. The lucite base is clear acrylic, sized to the piece. Each horn is one-of-one — spiral twist, taper, tip shape, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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A polished African merino sheep full skull cap mounted on a clear acrylic lucite display stand — natural decorative taxidermy, the cleaned skull section with both horns attached, hand-polished over multiple days to a warm brown finish. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. The lucite base is clear acrylic, sized to the piece. Each piece is one-of-one — skull shape, horn curl, tip detail, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this rounded doll stands about 13 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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A polished African merino sheep horn pair, loose — natural decorative taxidermy, real horn over the bone cores, hand-polished over several hours to a warm brown finish. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. Sold as a free-standing pair, no base. Merino horns are known for their tight curl and compact tabletop scale. Each piece is one-of-one — curl, taper, tip shape, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this medium doll stands about 13 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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A handcrafted Namji doll from the Namji people of northern Cameroon, where these beaded figures were traditionally carried as symbols of fertility and good fortune before becoming prized as folk art. Built on a carved wood core and wrapped in tight cotton cord, each figure is shaped by hand and available in a cowrie shell hat or a beaded hat — the cowrie shells long a mark of wealth and fertility. Handmade with shells and glass beads applied one at a time, so the color, texture, and small details vary slightly from piece to piece. Set on a small wood base, this tall doll stands about 32 inches tall — a sculptural accent for a shelf, console, mantel, or a grouped gallery display. The wood, cotton, cowrie shells, and glass beads are natural materials — fair trade, ethically and sustainably sourced.

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A polished African kudu horn pair — natural decorative taxidermy, full real horns over the bone cores in their natural brown, black, and purple-toned striations. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. Each horn is hand-polished over multiple days to bring out the depth of color in the keratin layers. Sold as a free-standing pair, no base. Kudu horns are known for their distinctive spiral twist; each piece is one-of-one and the curve, twist, tip shape, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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Hand-woven from natural grasses and ilala palm by Tonga artisans of the Zambezi region, this deep open basket bowl rises into a rounded form with an open flared rim and subtle tonal banding. Baskets like these were traditionally woven to carry and store produce; their lively, rhythmic shapes lend the "dancing basket" its name. Set it on a console, shelf, or floor to hold throws, fruit, or smaller baskets, or leave it empty as a sculptural piece. Due to the handmade nature of these baskets, slight variations in color, size, and pattern may occur, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind. Available in a range of sizes, from a small tabletop bowl to a large floor basket. We work directly with the small artisan communities who weave them — fair-trade terms and fair wages — from materials that are ethically and sustainably sourced.

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An African nyala antelope V-skull mounted on a clear acrylic lucite display stand — natural decorative taxidermy, the top of the skull cleaned and oiled with both horns attached. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. The lucite base is clear acrylic, sized to the piece. Nyala horns are known for their slow spiral and ridged texture. Each piece is one-of-one — skull, horn curl, tip detail, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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An African bushbock antelope V-skull mounted on a clear acrylic lucite display stand — natural decorative taxidermy, the top of the skull cleaned and oiled with both compact spiral horns attached. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. The lucite base is clear acrylic, sized to the piece. Bushbock is a smaller-scale antelope, making this a compact tabletop piece. Each piece is one-of-one — skull, horn detail, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.

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A natural African kudu horn mounted on a clear acrylic lucite display stand — natural decorative taxidermy, real horn over the bone core, cleaned and oiled in its natural warm brown tone. Ethically and sustainably sourced from regulated wildlife management programs in South Africa that fund ongoing conservation. The lucite base is clear acrylic, sized to the piece. Each horn is one-of-one — twist, taper, tip shape, and overall size vary slightly from the listing photo, as each is a natural product.



