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Migratory Route

Describes the annual migration of giraffes and wild animals across the Serengeti plains of Africa. The more obscure symbols and shadow shapes represent some of the hazards involved in this trek. The...

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Lord Of The Beasts

Relates to who holds power in the realm of the beasts. The shamanic figure on the left represents that power. The Bubalus with its robust stature and 90 cm horns may appear formidable but it is no...

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The Reunion

A highly stylized depiction of a family man’s attachment to his hunting dogs that also speaks of his joy of returning to his family. Part of the image focusses on his trek as indicated by foot print...

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Baobab

According to author P. Garlake of The Hunter’s Vision, women figures are denoted by larger, plumber bodies, large buttocks and deeply curved backsides, and stacked up breasts. Women in these societies...

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Karamu Festivities

Karamu Festivities began after researching festivals and rituals in different parts of the world both modern and ancient. It became evident how rituals and festivities serve to unite us as human beings...

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NEW PAINTING – Village Celebration

Village Celebration is all about important moments in our lives that need to be acknowledged and celebrated. It also explores the importance of relationships between ourselves and how we identify...

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NEW PAINTING – Karamu Festivities

Karamu Festivities began after researching festivals and rituals in different parts of the world both modern and ancient. It became evident how rituals and festivities serve to unite us as human...

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New Painting by Teyjah: Village Celebration

Village Celebration was originally posted here 2 years ago. Click here to see version 1. In the video below I share my thoughts regarding changes to this painting. It is all about important moments in...

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New Painting by Teyjah: Training Day

  Training Day encompasses the genesis of the Zulu impi (a body of armed warriors) and recounts the story of the South African Zulus and the intense warrior training required under a strategist ruler...

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New Painting: Tall Tale

Tall Tale is all about the excitement of the hunt. Hooting and hollering to get the elephant’s attention and then encircling him and bringing him down. There is a brotherhood strategy involved....

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