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Branded Ostrich Egg with Stand
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Hand painted by Kiwimbi's own artists, Obasie and Ichesi, with artistic contributions from Felix, one of our assistant managers. This one-of-a-kind ostrich egg depicts scenes of life in a typical rural Kenyan village like Amagoro, where the Kiwimbi Library is located.
The egg stand is the clever use of a banana leaf ring, handmade by Ichesi who has a special talent for weaving. The ring, an Ayi-kiti, is used to provide a cushion and stable base for carrying heavy loads, such as water pots, baskets, and firewood.