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Hartbeespoort Markets

2005-04-10, Hartbeespoort, South Africa

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One word……WOW! These markets really embody Africa. The stalls are all ramshackle humpies that look like they would fall down in the next little puff of wind. There are 100’s of stalls along the roadside all competing with each other for sales. Lots of the stallholders are illegal immigrants from Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique & Malawi, though lots are also people from various townships around South Africa. They sell the most exquisite hand crafted African Curious that I have ever seen. If I had more money and more room in my suitcase (as it is I had to pay $140 for excess baggage on my way here) I would have brought heaps more than I did. I will most likely go back just before I leave and buy some more (if the budget allows).


Picture of Hartbeespoort Markets. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Hartbeespoort Markets 2. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Hartbeespoort Markets 3. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of African Curios from the Markets. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of African Statues. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Carved Ebony Elephant. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Carved Ebony Rhino's. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Ebony Statues. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Ndebele Doll. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Carved Ebony coasters in box. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Big 5 Africa Clock. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Carved Stone Giraffe. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.
Picture of Ebony Coffee Coaster. Taken 2005-04-10 in Hartbeespoort, South Africa by traveler Crazyauzie.

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