David Ballam - SOSU_03 Forest Animal this heart-shaped "ekuk" mask hung

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

Gently place the lid — never force or bang it into place

Made in Italy

Carved from local wood using techniques passed down through generations

often serving as the central figures in fables and legends that convey wisdom

David Ballam - SOSU_03 Forest Animal this heart-shaped "ekuk" mask hunga Kodi Collection. May you be safe. A collection of portraits from South Sudan. 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 Oberholzer and in 2004 gained his Fine Art Degree with Honours in photography. David returned to Johannesburg and after several years experience in the commercial world