David Ballam - NAM31 Format:Unframed Print 120cm x 80cm makers secure every strip with

makers secure every strip with traditional knots

this large shield boasts hundreds of hand-placed beads on manila and natural cowrie shells in the centre

Care: Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture

Bogolan or Bogolanfini is Malian name for the traditional African mud cloth made in Mali

David Ballam - NAM31 Format:Unframed Print 120cm x 80cm makers secure every strip withDavid 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 Oberholzer and in 2004 gained his Fine Art Degree with Honours in photography. David returned to Johannesburg and after several years experience in the commercial world of photography he reverted his attention back to his Fine Art roots. Intrigued