Table Coaster – The Ribs of The Giraffe – Hambukushu (Kapatjiko mvashe )

The curved lines of the pattern evokes the name suggests , the ribs of the giraffe. The tallest land animal in Botswana , the giraffe also has the longest ribs. In traditional medicine , giraffe ribs warmed by the heat of the fire were used to help ease the back pain and muscle cramps. This method of healing is no longer in use as all of Botswanas wildlife is protected.