African Heritage necklace of assorted semiprecious stones and beads
Necklace designed and created by Alan Donovan, made of old glass beads from Idar-Oberstein Germany for the African trade made to resemble agates; African amber, Nigerian glass beads, clay beads from Sahara desert, Czech glass beads, jasper, coconut.
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 of assorted semiprecious stones and beads
- Artist: Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: African Heritage House
- Main color: White
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
