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TWO KHOISAN CUSHION COVERS - featuring Mantis. EV-16
- Item Number
- EV-16
- Estimated Value
- 120 CAD
- Buy Now Price
- 40 CAD
- Not Sold
Item Description
From the Kalahari region of South Africa come these gorgeous, quilted cushion covers, showcasing the creativity of the KhoiSan people (Settler Europeans called them Hottentots and Bushmen).
- Each one is unique. Individually crafted, these items feature Mantis, or !Kagan, the Trickster in !Xam mythology. One shows a Praying Mantis, Springbok, Insect and Snake (reverse side is orange); the other shows a Praying Mantis Mantis and Beetles (reverse side is dark gold).
- From the Bethesda Arts Centre in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- Dimensions in inches: 14.5 x 14.5.
- The reverse side has an opening and inside fold to hold the cushion.
In South Africa, the Khoi and San tribes call the praying mantis Hottentotsgot, which means God of the Bushmen. There is also an African belief that a mantis landing on a person is an omen of good luck.
ABOUT THE NIEU BETHESDA ART CENTRE:
Situated in the Eastern Cape Province, the centre showcases the work of 20 local artists, all descended from the KhoiSan people, KhoiSan spiritual beliefs being a major theme of the work they create. A holistic approach to creativity tackles social issues like poverty and abuse through visual and performance arts, while the artists are given the opportunity to be involved with the financial and administrative sides of running the Art Centre.
Donated by Jamie MacRae.
Proceeds from this item benefit Village of Love.
Item Special Note
NOTE: Arrangements can be made for pickup or delivery in the GTA.
Any shipping will be at the expense of the purchaser.
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