For centuries, the indigenous peoples of South Africa have been carving wood from the trees that grow around their kraals, creating serving trays, spear shafts, gifts for their loved ones (or parents to be!) and other items used in their diverse culture. With skills passed down through the generations, they happily hum while they carve away under the shade of the ubiquitous acacia trees, while their cattle graze nearby. It is a peaceful, unhurried occupation, and much can be learned by the stressed civilised world from their simple but profound works of art.