David Ballam - ZAN_64 Format:Unframed Canvas 180cm x 120cm Our raffia mirrors are handmade

Our raffia mirrors are handmade using raffia palm leaves

are an ethnic group mainly inhabiting the southeast shore of Lake Turkana

Inspired by apothecary glassware

each one is unique — slight variations in form and the odd natural crack in the grain are part of its character

A symbol of long life these plants are vines and grow to very large sizes in their natural habitats

David Ballam - ZAN_64 Format:Unframed Canvas 180cm x 120cm Our raffia mirrors are handmadeSituated in the Indian Ocean off mainland Tanzania, the Island of Zanzibar is a truly intoxicating treat for the senses. Infused by African, Arab, European and Indian influences, it is an island of contrast with an abundance of history and culture. 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 Obie