Traditional Skills Collection

A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin returns to camp with a haunch of impala over his shoulder. He killed the antelope with a metal-tipped arrow that had been dipped in a fast-acting vegetable poison

A Hadza hunter fledges an arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing a baboon skin fledges an arrow shaft with guinea fowl feathers using the sinews of an antelope.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of hunter-gatherers who have lived in

A !Kung hunter-gatherer stands ready to accompany his friends on a hunt. His bow and arrows are kept in a soft leather pouch slung over his shoulder

A Hadza hunter checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft
A Hadza hunter wearing the skins of a baboon and genet cat checks the straightness of a new arrow shaft, fledged with guinea fowl feathers.The Hadzabe are a thousand-strong community of

Detail of Panama hats in production, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Ecuador

A skilled craftsman puts the finishes touches to a replica of a Pate Island chair. Wood carving is the most important craft in Lamu and sustains the greatest number of artisans

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Discover the timeless art of traditional skills through the eyes of a Hadza hunter, meticulously fleeing an arrow shaft to ensure a successful hunt. Witness the. Kung hunter-gatherer's readiness to accompany his people, as they've done for generations. Delve into the intricacies of Panamanian hat-making, a craft passed down through the ages. Marvel at the intricate beadwork of Bushman necklaces, now on sale at Twyfelfontein. Observe a skilled craftsman putting the final touches on a masterpiece, while a Nyangatom woman grinds sorghum using ancient techniques. These traditions, rooted in history and culture, continue to thrive and inspire us today.