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Safari Snack Bowls

Safari Snack Bowls

Have some safari-inspired fun while you snack with these hand-carved elephant, giraffe, and zebra bowls

$35.00

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What Makes It Uncommon

Animal Crackers (Or Chips. Or Nuts.)

The gang's gathered for a little R&R, refreshments, and mingling. You're imagining a cocktail party? We're referencing elephants, zebras, and giraffes at the ol' watering hole, but the scenarios are actually pretty similar. Make the spot where friends meet around food and drink a wild one, with these meticulously hand-carved snack dishes.

Kenyan artisans craft each bowl from a solid block of jacaranda wood—either recovered from naturally fallen trees or cut to clear roads. Using techniques passed down for generations, they cut rough shapes, then refine details using chisels and other hand tools. Once the bowls and their animal adornments are carved, each undergoes a series of sandings with increasingly finer grit paper before getting dried in the sun. (Unless it's the rainy season, then they're dried in a small room heated by burning wood shavings and other offcuts leftover from the carving process.) Finally, every bowl is painted by hand.

All of this is done in a small workshop in Kiambu, just north of Nairobi National Park, where the Kenyan wildlife that inspired these designs roam free.

Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

George and Milkah

created by

George and Milkah

location

Kenya

On the outskirts of Nairobi—Kenya’s capital city—George and Milkah work to provide vocational skills and work opportunities to unemployed youth. Their studio doors are always open to anyone interested in learning the art of hand-carving and painting.

George, a university professor, has a keen interest in engineering and environmental conservation. Milkah, his business-savvy wife, brings creativity and her whimsical style to their studio. Together they source fallen and sustainably-harvested Jacaranda wood from across Kenya and use it to create beautiful designs with the enterprising artisans that make up their team.

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Made from

jacaranda wood

Measurements

4 1/2" diameter, 1 5/8" H (bowl)

Care

Hand wash with mild soap and water. When dry, apply food-safe mineral oil. Help condition and preserve your bowl with mineral oil.

Item ID

48847

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People love these bowls for their unique design, beautiful craftsmanship, and practicality as snack holders, making them perfect gifts that also support artisans.

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    It was a perfect gift for a second marriage. Looks expensive and is sm…

    • b&g
    • torrance, ca

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    I got two and love them both. Beautiful craftmanship.

    • MG
    • Delaware

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    These are the most unique snack serving bowls I have ever seen. They …

    • safari animals having a snack attack!
    • Scottsdale, Arizona

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • b&g
  • verified reviewer
  • torrance, ca

Super Cute

It was a perfect gift for a second marriage. Looks expensive and is small enough that it can go anywhere if they didn't really like them. We got the elephant and giraffe. They don't hold much but I put some chocolates in the bowls as an idea. I think they look good empty too.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • MG
  • verified reviewer
  • Delaware

Love the bowls

I got two and love them both. Beautiful craftmanship.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • safari animals having a snack attack!
  • verified reviewer
  • Scottsdale, Arizona

I have all 3 animals and would buy them as gifts.

These are the most unique snack serving bowls I have ever seen. They are all exquisitely made with great craftmanship. The colors are vibrant and they are all posed as if they are enjoying the snacks in the bowl.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • KBDK
  • verified reviewer
  • Highland, Mi

So Cute

So unique for a serving piece and conversational starter. Don't have to hide in a cupboard. Can leave out as a decoration too.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Cocktail Maker
  • verified reviewer
  • Santa Monica, CA

So Cute and Practical

EVERYONE who visits our home bar remarks on these bowls and asks where we got them. In addition to being adorable, they are the perfect size for bar nuts or chips. I just wipe clean for a few reuses before washing.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Maxwell who snacks well
  • verified reviewer
  • Los Angeles

Perfect gift

It came exactly as depicted and looks amazing. My girlfriend loved it!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Bonnie
  • verified reviewer
  • MI

I would buy this as a gift again.

candy and nut bowl.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Aves
  • verified reviewer
  • Aiken SC

Absolutely would buy agai.

This is a snack bowl with a hand made giraffe "munching" in the bowl. It's absolutely adorable and sits on display on my shelf when I'm not using it for snacks. Love 💕 it!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • SF GiantsLover55
  • verified reviewer
  • San Francisco Bay Area

These are the best snack bowls!

I bought one of these for myself (the giraffe) and one for a friend (the elephant). They are really nicely made and look so fun when putting them out with a snack in them. I thought the price was also very reasonable. My friend loved it when I gave it to her and we've both already used ours. These are great.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Eclectic Guy
  • verified reviewer
  • New York City

Bring the enchantment of a safari to your table

These are beautifully designed and crafted. They will add distinction and elegance to any get-together. Don't be surprised if your guests all want to know where you found them.

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FAQs

These animal snack bowls are handmade from wood by skilled artisans in Kenya. Each piece is individually crafted with exceptional workmanship, featuring vibrant colors and lifelike poses — such as a giraffe or elephant appearing to "munch" right from the bowl. Because they are handmade, each bowl carries a unique, artisan quality that mass-produced items simply can't replicate.

Beyond serving snacks, these animal bowls are versatile enough to be used as a decorative display piece, a jewelry dish, or a candy holder. Many owners leave them out year-round as home décor since they're attractive enough to sit on a shelf or bar cart without being tucked away in a cupboard.

These animal snack bowls are compact in size, making them ideal for individual servings of bar nuts, chips, almonds, chocolates, or candy at a gathering. While they're not large serving platters, their size is perfect for setting out multiple bowls around a party space, and their eye-catching design ensures guests will be reaching for more — and asking where you got them.

These animal bowls make an excellent gift for a wide range of occasions, including weddings, housewarmings, holidays like Hanukkah, and birthdays — especially for animal lovers or home entertainers. They look more expensive than they are, arrive ready to impress, and double as both a functional serving piece and a decorative keepsake that recipients tend to love and use right away.

These animal snack bowls are easy to maintain between uses — a quick wipe-down is sufficient for light snacking sessions before a full wash is needed. Their solid wood construction holds up well for repeated use, making them a practical choice for regular entertaining as well as occasional display.

1. What are these animal snack bowls made of and are they handmade?

These animal snack bowls are handmade from wood by skilled artisans in Kenya. Each piece is individually crafted with exceptional workmanship, featuring vibrant colors and lifelike poses — such as a giraffe or elephant appearing to "munch" right from the bowl. Because they are handmade, each bowl carries a unique, artisan quality that mass-produced items simply can't replicate.

2. What can I use these animal bowls for besides snacks?

Beyond serving snacks, these animal bowls are versatile enough to be used as a decorative display piece, a jewelry dish, or a candy holder. Many owners leave them out year-round as home décor since they're attractive enough to sit on a shelf or bar cart without being tucked away in a cupboard.

3. How big are these animal snack bowls — will they hold enough food for a party?

These animal snack bowls are compact in size, making them ideal for individual servings of bar nuts, chips, almonds, chocolates, or candy at a gathering. While they're not large serving platters, their size is perfect for setting out multiple bowls around a party space, and their eye-catching design ensures guests will be reaching for more — and asking where you got them.

4. Are these animal bowls a good gift idea?

These animal bowls make an excellent gift for a wide range of occasions, including weddings, housewarmings, holidays like Hanukkah, and birthdays — especially for animal lovers or home entertainers. They look more expensive than they are, arrive ready to impress, and double as both a functional serving piece and a decorative keepsake that recipients tend to love and use right away.

5. Are these animal snack bowls easy to clean?

These animal snack bowls are easy to maintain between uses — a quick wipe-down is sufficient for light snacking sessions before a full wash is needed. Their solid wood construction holds up well for repeated use, making them a practical choice for regular entertaining as well as occasional display.

Customer questions

  • Baton Rouge LA 70815

do these bowls come as a set, with all 3 carved animals?

Verified reply from Maxienne

The bowls do not come as a set; each bowl is sold individually.

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Can this product be considered vegan? Specifically: are the paints/dyes, adhesives, and all other materials used in the product derived from non-animal sources?

Verified reply from Jasmine

These are not made from animal sources!

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