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          Ceramic pottery
          fashioned with
          handles and lids made
          to look like African
          wildlife has been
          known to be highly
          sought-after the world
          over. This kind of
          decoration would be                                 THe cOnveRSATiOn Piece
          great for a breakfast                               There are actually so many different genres that you can find in the
          room or a wall unit                                 Cambanos store, so once you have decided on the look-and-feel for
          displaying beautiful                                your home or your special African-themed room, you can tell their very
          pottery.
                                                              helpful staff and they will be able to point you in the right direction.
                                                              If, on the other hand, your décor is pretty much sorted, and all you
                                                              need is an intriguing conversation piece to complete a room, they have
                                                              those, too.


                                                                                    This is an ammonite fossil.  The
                                                                                    ammonites became extinct at the end
                                                                                    of the Cretaceous Period, at roughly
                                                                                    the same time as the dinosaurs
                                                                                    disappeared. Ammonites were closely
                                                                                    related to the octopus, squid and
                                                                                    cuttlefish and they get their name
                                                                                    from the Egyptian god, Ammon, who
                                                                                    was frequently depicted wearing rams’
                                                                                    horns. Although it’s difficult to gauge
                                                                                    the size from  a photo, this specimen
                                                                                    found in the Cambanos showroom is
                                                                                    roughly the size of a small coffee table.


                                                                                    They also have a fabulous selection of
                              RuSTic                                                painted ostrich eggs, some of which
                              And then, of course, there’s the rustic look. From woven baskets,   are mounted and others that can be
                              artfully beaded dolls, and hand-carved wood and soapstone, there’s   bought separately. These, by the way,
                              a great choice of ornaments that will liven up any informal room.  also make great corporate gifts if you
                                                                                    ever have a requirement for something
                                                                                    different and appealing.
                                                                                    All of these décor items can be found at
                                                                                    Cambanos and Son Agencies CC. They
                                                                                    are conveniently situated opposite
                                                                                    the Gallagher Convention Centre in
                                                                                    Midrand. Not only do they have their
                                                                                    own secure parking, they have a coffee
                                                                                    shop that serves a variety of beverages
                                                                                    and light snacks, too.
                                                                                    If you are unable to get there, they do
                                                                                    also have an online store, or you could
                                                                                    ring them to discuss your requirements.
                                                                                    For more information, call Cambanos
                                                                                    and Son Agencies on 011 315 9411 or
                                                                                    visit: www.cambanos.com.

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