Will Rea discusses a West African carved gourd and its figurative imagery, noting that it departs from more aniconic Islamic traditions. He suggests that the artist may have been influenced by other objects displayed in the West African pavilion, such as carved doors. Rea also explains that the presence of West African artisans at Wembley influenced the British craft movement, inspiring figures such as Bernard Leach and encouraging a renewed appreciation for handmade production.