The Hidden Chest

Ebi is the Chief's trusted friend. Every evening he goes out to his little hut in the gardens. When he leaves, he locks the door securely behind him. What is he doing there? What is he hiding? So goes this story about loyalty and jealousy, sincerity and hypocrisy, set among the tribal people of Papua New Guinea. Teresa Payne lived and worked with these ancient people to learn and help preserve their decorative arts, culture and traditions. This children's book, richly illustrated with 16 beautifully coloured drawings set inside decorative frames with a myriad of fascinating detail, is based on a story told by Prem Rawat. Teresa now lives on a farm in Norfolk, UK, where she illustrates children's books. Previously this book has been published under the title " Ebi's Secret ."