Charles Bies Hangulinde has a dream... in it he builds a school for the young people of his country who wish to learn the art of wood carving.  And perhaps by selling their own works of art they will become self-reliant and therefore transform the quality of their lives.  Mr. Bies developed his unique style of artistry through diligent study under his early teachers... his grandfather and father.  The wording within this site is presented in Mr. Bies' unique style as he tells us about himself, how he makes his African carvings, and the story behind the carvings.  You can purchase carvings similar to the displayed art or request a special wood carving of your own description.   The authentic African wood carvings of Charles Bies are crafted one at a time in Arusha, Tanzania, making each a unique work of African art.