The Basotho people are native to modern Lesotho. They have inhabited that region since around the fifth century. The country of Lesotho is mountainous and barren, and landlocked by South Africa. Farms occupy every scrap of land, with each small flock of cattle, sheep and goats guarded by a herd-boy whose lonely job it is to keep his family's livestock away from the neighbour's. All of the country's land is owned by the nation and held in trust by the king, the system of collective ownership explaining both the lack of fences and need for herd-boys.
Many Basotho people who still live in rural areas wear clothing which suits their lifestyles. For instance, boys who herd cattle wear the Basotho blanket and large rain boots or ‘gumboots’ as protection from wet mountain terrain.
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Many Basotho people who still live in rural areas wear clothing which suits their lifestyles. For instance, boys who herd cattle wear the Basotho blanket and large rain boots or ‘gumboots’ as protection from wet mountain terrain.
Visit the gallery for more images which are available as high quality prints on non-archival paper or on stretched canvas. Click here for prices.
Place your order
by phone on +27 79 247 7532
by email to gutmansolly@gmail.com
or inbox me on facebook: Solly Gutman Scratchboard Art
Other prints and a range of lifestyle products are available from Fine Art America - worldwide shipping available.