A hand lathe-turned ebony wood vessel, part of our Matola range. The body is a softly ridged oval beneath a decorative stemmed lid. Each vessel is a labor of love: it starts as raw ebony hardwood and is expertly turned on a lathe by skilled Mozambican artisans, every ridge and detail shaped entirely by hand. The result is a true masterpiece that brings the beauty of African craftsmanship into your home. Use it to keep jewelry and other small accessories close at hand — many customers also choose it as a keepsake urn for ashes. The Matola range takes its name from the city of Matola in Mozambique. Working in Mozambique's vast woodlands, the artisans shape each vessel from Mpingo, the Kiswahili name for African blackwood. Variations in tone and slight imperfections confirm the authenticity of the materials and the craftsmanship. The wood is always sustainably and ethically sourced in accordance with sustainable practices.