Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.23) Furniture grown widely across the region

grown widely across the region

or a body spray

20cm × 8cm

I did photograph this girl on the southern shores of Lake Turkana which is found in the north of Kenya

Size:-  54cm D  x 75 cm H

Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.23) Furniture grown widely across the regionThis Makenge tray is a testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Lozi people of Zambia. An original piece, traditionally used to winnow grains, now a beautiful decorative object. How they are made: the trays are woven from the roots of the Makenge tree, a small tree that sends out very long, shallow roots. Only the small roots are gathered, so the bush stays alive to produce more for the future. The fine haired roots are dug from the ground,