Tonga Basket Pot - 67.2 Lions A hand-painted intimate couple figure

A hand-painted intimate couple figure set on a chair — another bold piece in the adult-themed "Lovers in Action" series

Plants on the image are for visual purposes

a masterpiece that embodies the rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of the Ashanti people

Size:-  54cm D  x 75 cm H

He was introduced to the camera by Obie Oberholzer and in 2004 gained his Fine Art Degree with Honours in photography

Tonga Basket Pot - 67.2 Lions A hand-painted intimate couple figureThese beautifully hand crafted baskets are the apex of the basket makers art in Zimbabwe. The baskets made from the Ilala palm leaf start as a woven square in the centre. The pattern on the edging is referred to as snakes belly, as the pattern resembles the scales of a serpent. The design is very functional, as the baskets are used to winnow grain even today. The baskets are sometimes called grandmother baskets because few younger women are making