Wickerwork Wonder: Artisan covers Car with Raffia Palm Cane in Ibadan
David Stephen
Credit: Akintunde Akinleye / Reuters
Artisan Ojo Obaniyi, 40, based in Ibadan Nigeria, is getting International attention, after he covered an old Volkswagen Golf Car, with woven raffia palm cane. He covered the exterior and interior of the car, becoming a new initiative of wicked wicker furniture. His work was photographed by Akintunde Akinleye of Reuters, and has appeared on the photo news blog of NBC — a major TV network in the States.
Credit: Akintunde Akinleye / Reuters
He will likely be featured on cable television and terrestrial stations in a few days.
