36” x 24”

Black and White photographic portrait of Karo Woman, Omo Valley, Ethiopia
By David Ballam
Limited Edition, hand signed & embossed
Printed on Tecco PM230 Paper
Framed: Ash finish, art glass

Fine art shipping available - please contact us directly for a quote to ship to your area. Los Angeles area pickup/delivery available. 
A collection of portraits from the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. With traditional customs and beliefs, that are still largely unaffected by outside influences, the people of the Omo Valley are beautifully unique. 
-David Ballam, Photographer

39” x 25” x 25”

Exquisite hand beaded formal chairs by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria.

Traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and embellished with thousands of seed glass beads applied to fabric covers which are then stitched or glued onto the chair frame - resulting in an exotic chair covered in elaborate beading. The designs used to have meanings denoting things like wealth, power, strength and wisdom; in addition to having spiritual significance.

Please note that many of our handmade items are one of a kind, perfectly imperfect, vintage and have indigenous decorative repair work which we believe adds to the intrinsic value and beauty of the items. No two items are exactly the same.

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Approximately 3-4” x 2-2.5”

These colorful handmade pieces have been expertly hand beaded by the skillful Maasai people where beadwork has been an important part of Maasai culture for many years. Maasai women set aside time everyday to meet, converse and work on beaded jewelry which include necklaces, bracelets and pendants. All of the tribes’ beadwork is made by the women but is worn by both women and men. 

Each colorful bead represents a different aspect of the Maasai culture: Bravery, (red), Energy (blue), Purity (white), Nourishment (green), Warmth & Generosity (orange), Cycle of Life (yellow ), and Black represents the color of the people and daily struggles - their unity and harmony.

36” x 24”

Black and White photographic portrait of Karo Boy, Omo Valley, Ethiopia
By David Ballam
Limited Edition, hand signed & embossed
Printed on Tecco PM230 Paper
Framed: Ash finish, Art glass

Fine art shipping available - please contact us directly for a quote to ship to your area. Los Angeles area pickup/delivery available. 
A collection of portraits from the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. With traditional customs and beliefs, that are still largely unaffected by outside influences, the people of the Omo Valley are beautifully unique.
-David Ballam, Photographer