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Lundazi
District, Zambia
October 1986
A big part of finding quality gems is visiting the villages in the
remote mining areas and earning their trust. Here Marc is drinking "village
beer or "chibuku"", it tasted terrible but he acted like he was really enjoying
it. The villagers had a good laugh at his expense and he subsequently
bought some very nice gems from the head man or chief (holding the hammer)! |
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District, Zamibia
March 1987
All of the villagers are very friendly and curious about strangers,
especially "muzungu's" (white men). Here Marc traded a bottle
of Jack Daniels for a bottle of village "gin" and a handful
of beautiful aquamarine. |
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Eastern
Province, Zambia
October 1986
The typical batch of "chibuku" brewing (about 30 gallons!).
It is made from fermenting maize meal over a period of three days
or so. It is customary for all visitors to the village to sit and
drink. |
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Petuake
District, Zambia
April 1988
In traveling to remote gemstone areas, getting stuck in the mud is
a fact of life in the rainy season. Sometimes it can be for days!
Here Marc was fortunate to have the services of the local towing company, using cows
to get his truck free. A packet of cigarettes was payment and very
much appreciated. |
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