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DiaporamaAfrican Heritage necklace made of assorted materials
Necklace designed and created by Alan Donovan, made of amethyst from Kenya; ostrich egg shell from Turkana, Kenya, glass beads from Nigeria, clay beads, Sahara desert, glass trade beads from Czechoslovakia; brass beads from the Giriama of Kenya, brass beads from Sudan and Ivory Coast, and the Surutia as a pendant from Maasai married women.
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!
About this artwork
- Title: African Heritage necklace made of assorted materials
- Artist: Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: African Heritage House
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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