I had the rare opportunity to visit one of the few Aawambo potters who are still dedicated to the art of pottery. In her traditional basement workshop, known as ondjibololo in the Oshikwanyama dialect, she produces clay pots (eembiya), bowls (omatiti) and drums (iitoo).
Ndahafa Nghishiiko is 78 years old. She lives in the village of Okadiva in the Ohangwena Region. Okadiva is about three kilometres from the Angolan border. Nghishiiko is an Omukwanyama and some of her kin live just across the border. Namibian Ovakwanyama and those living in Angola share very strong kinship
