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 amber, ostrich egg shell beads, brass bells.
- Artist: Alan Donovan Phillips Leitch
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: African Heritage House
- Movement: Contemporary Folk Art
- Creative period: Late Period
- Keywords: shell bead design , african jewelry , amber earrings
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant