African Lions have actually re-inhabited and are thriving Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary: the beautiful Namib Desert adjoining the Skeleton Coast of Africa in Namibia. I wanted to do a desert artwork, and learning of the the lions surviving here inspired this composition. The Namib Desert Skeleton Coast also harbors a village of Africa’s most primitive people; their village is depicted in the quilt. Within its harsh boundaries, this desert contains other wildlife, and precious stones such as diamonds and rubies. In Lions of Namib Desert, I refer to these wonders.
 

Quilt history: Presented at The Woodlands Area Quilt Guild Biennial Festival, The Woodlands, TX, 2009.

Collection of Gregory A. and Mary Randall, Veneta, Oregon, USA