David Ballam - ZAN_25 Stone Origin: South America

Origin:  South America

and larger fetish statues for use by the diviner or chief during important village ceremonies

and the diameter can vary by a couple of centimetres

Used for fishing

A hand-carved Bwa mask from the Burkina Faso and Mali region of West Africa

David Ballam - ZAN_25 Stone Origin: South AmericaSituated in the Indian Ocean off mainland Tanzania, the Island of Zanzibar is a truly intoxicating treat for the senses. Infused by African, Arab, European and Indian influences, it is an island of contrast with an abundance of history and culture. David Ballam was born and schooled in Johannesburg, South Africa. He first attended university in Cape Town but later moved to Rhodes University in the Eastern Cape. He was introduced to the camera by Obie