Cow adorned for a ritual, Lesotho, July, 2015
$750.00
Tax included.
Please see http://davesouthwood.com/herders for more info.
Lesotho herders, often known as herdboys, decorate and mark their cattle primarily to establish ownership, identify individual animals within mixed herds, and show deep cultural appreciation for their livestock. These practices are deeply rooted in Basotho culture, where cattle represent wealth, status, and survival.
Unframed Archival inkjet on Bartya Paper
L 105 x 84 cm edition 5+1 a/p
M 75 x 60 cm edition of 2+1 a/p
S 52 x 42 cm edition 3+1 a/p
