judith heard and husband in uganda W.D Houdek is one such an artist, only this time he works with traditional gourds, known as Endeku in Luganda and enkyeka in Rukiga judith heard and husband in uganda.

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judith heard and husband in uganda Houdek explores the theme of African traditional material culture.

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"judith heard and husband in uganda As a traditional drinking jar, the gourd plays an important cultural role in Uganda, but it also has great artistic attributes judith heard and husband in uganda," says Houdek.

judith heard and husband in uganda He has therefore rendered the gourd into a beautiful artistic work, enhanced with various patterns, spaces and in some cases adorned beads judith heard and husband in uganda.

The same gourd he says, can also judith heard and husband in uganda work as a bed lamp, chandelier or reading table lamp. Houdek has over 15 such pieces in different colours on display judith heard and husband in uganda.

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judith heard and husband in uganda The tight rope between beauty and function in art is for the brave to walk. You will find one or two artists who will strike the balance and do a good job of it judith heard and husband in uganda.

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