African Heritage Necklace of silver and amber
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!
An African Heritage Necklace designed and created by Alan Donovan of African Heritage. It is created from hollow silver or silver alloy baubles from Lamu (probably originating in Yemen) with African amber from Mali strung on silk cord.
About this artwork
- Title: African Heritage Necklace of silver and amber
- Artist: Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: African Heritage House
- Color palette: Pastels
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
