Old Makenge Basket - Zambia 100O table A hand-beaded bird made by

A hand-beaded bird made by South African artists from brightly coloured glass beads wound onto wire

The images taken across seven different countries capture destinations with three key features in mind: environmental conservation

masks like this embody nature or ancestor spirits believed to interact with people and shape their lives

XL: 80–100cm H (approx

with slight natural variation in size and tone

Old Makenge Basket - Zambia 100O table A hand-beaded bird made byThese old Makenge baskets are a testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Lozi people of Zambia. Originally used to sift grains, they are now beautiful art pieces with real history. How they are made: the baskets are woven from the roots of the Makenge tree, a small tree that sends out very long, shallow roots. The fine haired roots are dug from the ground, thinned out, boiled and dyed with natural pigments, then left to dry. Each basket takes