African Heritage necklace of assorted semiprecious stones and beads
Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch (1946 – 2021)
Alan Donovan (1946-2021): Kenyan artist & Pan-African visionary. Creator of vibrant African Heritage necklaces – malachite, brass, beads – and co-founder of Nairobi’s iconic African Heritage House.
African Heritage House (Nairobi, Kenya)
Explore African Heritage House in Nairobi: a cultural gem showcasing Pan-African art, textiles & design. Discover traditional crafts, heritage, and contemporary expressions of African creativity. A unique museum experience awaits!
Carved camel bone pendant representing King of Benin with his protector bird. African Amber, agates, tiger eye, volcanic clay from Lake Chad, glass beads from Nigeria, chevron beads from Venice, hand painted beads from Ghana, giriama brass beads, Porcupine quills, Kenya. Made by Alan Donovan
About this artwork
- Title: African Heritage necklace of assorted semiprecious stones and beads
- Artist: Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: African Heritage House
- Main color: Putty
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
