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African Heritage necklace of glass trade beads, porcupine quills, aluminium beads

African Heritage House

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!

Necklace made by Alan Donovan from glass trade beads from Czechoslovakia, porcupine quills, old aluminum beads made from cooking pots, Gabra, Kenya, Maasai warriors “Watch” pendant to resemble a wrist watch (glass beads on leather).