Stately, original and special, the dining table is a piece of furniture that becomes the subject of discussion and cause for admiration in any space it is placed. It is the result of Zanzibar’s most appreciated artist, a specialist in this type of African art product – Michael Mtungwa Shija.

The Zanzibar style of sculpture is special because it is found strictly on the island of Zanzibar, defined by a blend of cultures: Indian, African and Arabic, specific to Oman.

Straight lines, inlays, symbols, symbols, abstract decorative metal elements – all part of African island art – are found in the design, which together with the European contribution of modern and useful design, form a complete work of art. Unlike the other hand-carved dining table in mongongo wood, this one has metal inserts with fretted tops, being specific to the Arabic influence, with a strictly decorative role.

And if one detail can tell a whole story, how much more so all the rare, hard-to-obtain mongongo wood dining table we are privileged to have available.

Strong short reasons to have it:

• Unique piece of furniture
• Unique concept
• Modern design: mix of African art and British/European design
• High quality
• Fine, abstract, Zanzibar-style details
• Long-term investment

About the artwork:

• Wood: mongongo
• Artist: Michael Mtungwa Shija (Mike)
• Team involved: 7-8 members
• Carving style: Zanzibar
• Flat surface: glass
• Total height: 103 cm
• Length: 215 cm
• Width: 148 cm

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