David Ballam - Ilha 69 Format:Unframed Canvas 180cm x 120cm An amazing recycled object

An amazing recycled object

this heart-shaped "ekuk" mask hung in the home and was only brought out to "warm" the village atmosphere and call on beneficial forces during Bwete society initiation ceremonies

The Turkana people have elaborate clothing and adornment styles

The leaves of the Monkey Mask

David Ballam - Ilha 69 Format:Unframed Canvas 180cm x 120cm An amazing recycled objectA selection of images taken in and around Ilha de Moambique. The island, which is located in northern Mozambique, was used as a vital trading link between Asia, Africa and Europe. For 400 years the island was to be the capital of Portuguese East Africa. 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