Hand-carved wood, warm-toned and grain-rich, strung with brass wire and a single cowry shell. Each pair is carved and painted in a Cameroonian market, no two grains are identical. Collection Labeur funds a school supply kit for a child in Mbounda or Douala with every purchase — notebook, pen, the basics a classroom actually runs on. Material: Hand-carved painted wood, brass wire, cowry shell accent. Not hypoallergenic (brass wire) and not water-resistant — remove before showering or swimming. Size / Dimensions: Length: 6 cm Name Meaning / Story: Mother Wood — carved earth, ancestral craft, matriarchal strength Care: Keep dry; wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Store away from direct sunlight to preserve the painted finish. Impact: Part of Collection Labeur — every purchase funds a complete school supply kit for a child in Mbounda or Douala. Questions people ask: Is this handmade? Yes — hand-carved and hand-painted, so each pair varies slightly. Is it hypoallergenic? No — the brass wire may cause reactions for sensitive skin. Can it get wet? No — remove before water exposure.
