Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.9) Vehicle They are hand made and

They are hand made and the material is quite flexible so the diameter is never perfectly round

It is said that the lip plates and scarring were originally used to prevent capture by slave traders

Grain stompers also known as rice pounders are hand-made when tree trunks are hollowed out and then used for husking and pounding grains

Livestock functions not only as a milk and meat producer

Watch it grow like a tiny lawn

Makenge Tray, Zambia - (14.9) Vehicle They are hand made andThis Makenge tray is a testament to the weaving skills of the Mbundu and Lozi people of Zambia. An original piece, traditionally used to winnow grains, now a beautiful decorative object. How they are made: the trays are woven from the roots of the Makenge tree, a small tree that sends out very long, shallow roots. Only the small roots are gathered, so the bush stays alive to produce more for the future. The fine haired roots are dug from the ground,