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Tap into your untamed spirit with the boldness of Africa.
By Peggy Levinson |
(above left) This silver necklace from the Miao tribe is a bit too heavy to wear. Why not display it in a bookshelf instead? $610 at Stanley Korshak.
photography by Chris Plavidal
(above right) A hand-made raku bowl commands attention all by itself. $120 at Joy Christie’s gallery.
photography by Chris Plavidal
The organically-shaped Cleo Wave Console is made from sustainable woods and hand-crafted with native motifs. At Robb & Stucky interiors.
photography courtesy of Robb & Stucky
(above left) New fabrics are alive with African-inspired patterns. (clockwise from top) “Zambezi” from Giati at Allan Knight and Associates; graphic chenille from The Peacock Collection at ID Collection; Dragonfly” by Allegra Hicks at Lee Jofa;  “Malay Batik” from China Seas at George Cameron Nash; and “Zebrano” by Allegra Hicks. All fabrics to the trade only. 
photography by Chris Plavidal
An exotic glass vase gets its inspiration from the giant spots on a giraffe. $250 at Nuvo.
photography by Chris Plavidal

(above left) Maybe you couldn’t make the photographic safari this year. All the more reason to snap up this coffee table book with photography rivaling that of National Geographic. $125 at Mecox.
photography by Chris Plavidal
(above right) Smart Buy: Hand-woven baskets are a major source of income for the women of the Zulu tribe. Made from native grasses, each basket comes with a picture of the woman who wove it. Various sizes, $40-175 at Haven.
photography by Chris Plavidal

Kuba cloths from the Congo are synonymous with African design and come in all sizes and shapes. This long piece would make a smashing room divider. From $930 at Ceylon et Cie.
photography by Chris Plavidal

A graceful, wooden ibex is a kinder, gentler way to hunt big game. $595 at Mecox.
photography by Chris Plavidal

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