David Ballam - NAM18 Rock Climbing A handwoven Kuba cloth from

A handwoven Kuba cloth from the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Teke origin can be traced back to the 15th century

05in x H 8

this mask honours the sun's power to yield a healthy crop

These solid-edged baskets are the pinnacle of the Tonga (Bathonga) basket-maker's art in Zimbabwe and Southern Zambia

David Ballam - NAM18 Rock Climbing A handwoven Kuba cloth fromDavid 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