BONE IDOL
BONE IDOL
Authentic African Functional Art handcrafted in South Africa by Ekim.
Every creation is unique.
Every creation tells a story.
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Welcome to Bone Idol
Welcome to Bone Idol
For over five decades, artist Ekim has transformed ethically sourced African horn, bone, wood and metal into timeless works of functional art.
Every Bone Idol creation is handcrafted in South Africa.
Designed as a unique expression of nature, craftsmanship and African heritage.
From sculptural lighting and mirrors to bespoke furniture and architectural pieces.
Each artwork is created to be admired, lived with and passed on through generations.
Over Five Decades of Craftsmanship
Over Five Decades of Craftsmanship
Creating museum-quality African functional art
100% Handcrafted
Every piece individually made in South Africa
Ethically Sourced
Natural horn, bone, wood and metal
One of One
No two Bone Idol creations are ever identical
The Living Collection - Sculptural Frames / Mirrors
Some frames and mirrors merely reflect a face. Others reflect a place, a history, and a way of seeing the world.
The Crown Collection - Sculptural Lighting
A commanding collection of handcrafted chandeliers created from carefully selected African horns.
The Collector's Accent Table Collection - Sculptural Furniture
Every table is created as a one-of-a-kind artistic statement, intended to stand comfortably within both luxury interiors and curated art collections.
The Trees of Light - Illuminated Functional Sculpture
Every tree begins with a single root. Every work begins with a single horn.
Sculptural Architectural Fittings - Architectural Hardware
Sculptural Architectural Fittings - Architectural Hardware
Every pull, handle and grip is individually carved from ethically sourced African horn, preserving the natural movement, colour and character of the material.
Custom Commissions
Man must work with the environment in such a way that he is continually replenishing what he and his forefathers have spent lifetimes destroying.
Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist
Ekim has spent more than fifty years transforming natural African materials into extraordinary works of functional art.
Inspired by nature and guided by craftsmanship, every creation reflects a lifetime dedicated to originality, authenticity and timeless design.
Commission Your Own Masterpiece
Commission Your Own Masterpiece
Whether you are furnishing a luxury safari lodge, a private residence or searching for a statement piece for your collection, Bone Idol welcomes bespoke commissions created exclusively for you.
"A Bone Idol creation is never merely owned. It is cared for today, admired tomorrow, and inherited by the next generation."
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