In a time of environmental catastrophe, the creation mythology of the |Xam Bushmen offers a prophetic journey into who we are and who we are meant to be. Giant narrative tapestries cover the walls, and the living Bushman artists who made them will guide you around, exploring with you their meanings.
This unique coming together of ancient Bushman wisdom and contemporary Bushman art is the only museum of its kind in Southern Africa.
The Bushman Heritage Museum – A living exploration of ancient wisdom
In the mid-19th century, five |Xam prisoners were released from a convict station into the custody of two dedicated linguists.
Our indigenous artists, who have reclaimed their heritage as descendants of the |Xam, can give visitors a tour of the tapestries, explain some of the stories, and talk about their work.
Nulla a velit quis ex ornare rhoncus.
Nulla a velit quis ex ornare rhoncus.
Nulla a velit quis ex ornare rhoncus.
Nulla a velit quis ex ornare rhoncus.
The appliqué works are stunning and vibrant – so well explained by our guide who is one of the artists. We enthusiastically recommend a visit to the centre.
Exquisite artwork. A must see. Our guide Gerald was excellent and accommodated us on his day off.
This is an amazing gallery of artworks that mustn’t be missed. These artists have exhibited all over the world and it is a perfect chance to see their works in the place where they live. The gallery of textiles is a unique representation of the myths of creation by the San People. Some of these…
