Paka

Cats have a job.

They bring joy.
They cause mischief.
And occasionally, they knock something off a shelf just to see what happens.

Paka—the Swahili word for cat—takes that familiar character and turns it into mythology.

Paka is a shape-changing god of mischief who can become anything he wishes. But why bother?

The cat shape is already perfect.

This sculpture captures Paka as a weathered wooden mask, its cracked surface suggesting something that has been part of a family for generations. Pointed ears rise above strong brows and large, narrowed eyes.

He's giving you the blink.

The slow, friendly cat-blink that says:

We're friends.

Or perhaps:

I'm about to do something.

His broad nose and toothy, sideways grin complete the expression of a creature who knows exactly what he's doing.

The inspiration comes from an old family observation: cats have a job—to bring joy and mischief into our lives.

Paka simply takes that job seriously.

He is a little household god with no need for a temple. He watches from the corner. He waits. He entertains himself.

And sometimes, he entertains you.

Bring Paka home and give your space a little mischief.

After all, somebody has to keep things interesting.