African Hand-Carved Unities - African Home Decor
Celebrate the circle of life!
Carved out of only one piece of wood, each of the hand-carved unities makes excellent African Home Decor and conversation pieces. The wood for the unity is taken from the roots of different baobab and Blackwood trees throughout Africa. Only the most skilled artisans can create unity carvings, since they have to make it entirely out of one piece of wood. They must do this without breaking the wood or cracking it. The unities are treasured throughout Africa as a symbol of the African struggle for freedom, and as a symbol of family and the unity of the people. Each unity teaches simple lessons of love, life, and harmony. Bring this unforgettable work of art into your home and life today! Each unity is made in Ghana and shows the unity of people within a community.
Wednesday’s Recipe
Crunchy Cabbage Salad from West Africa
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
In a medium sized bowl mix cabbage, apples, cucumbers and raisins. Toss to combine. In a small bowl blend together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, vinegar and sugar. Pour this blend over cabbage mixture. Toss well to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts and chill.