David Ballam - MZ 03 Format:Unframed Print 120cm x 80cm Kentia Palm Tree under 1m

Kentia Palm Tree under 1m tall in pot

This prestigious society is led by the members of the kingship

Each is the result of many hands: men weave the base cloth on inclined single-heddle looms

They can be grown outdoors but when the frosts come then it's best to bring them indoors to keep their foliage throughout the colder months

The tradition says that a transformation of the spirit occurs through the completion of all three servings

David Ballam - MZ 03 Format:Unframed Print 120cm x 80cm Kentia Palm Tree under 1mDavid 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 of photography he reverted his attention back to his Fine Art roots. Intrigued