The Superheroes of Kenya

Shujaa Stories

Siwa Side Blown Horn

Turkana Boy

Sable Antelopes

Njenga Stephen

Going back to the roots

JB Maingi

Calabash

Ahmed the elephant

Thimlich Ohinga

Albizia gumifera

Joy Adamson

Musical Instrument

Drum

Original Man

Queen Amanirenas: The White Nile Archeress (Nubi community)

Shujaa Stories

Model

Behind the scenes, digitizing the Joy Adamson collection

Olorgesailie pre-historic site

Cierume: The Dancing Warrior (Mbeere community)

Shujaa Stories

Ndorobo Bride

Joy Adamson

Shield

Shield

Maasai Mbili Crew

Ashif Malamba

Front Apron

Mrs. Lekarsinta

Front Apron

Kanga

Fish trap

Subaa

Leonard Kateete

Stool

Sound mind-sound body

Francis Mutaryebwa

Kanga

Fort Jesus, Mombasa

Human Pride

Frederick Mbugua

Kitengela Glass

Josphat Kiniaru

Orma

Leonard Kateete

Sudan and Joseph Wachira

Ami Vitale

Zacharia Mutai and Sudan's other keepers at his death

Ami Vitale

Nature

Luo Woman

Joy Adamson

Kikuyu Bride

Joy Adamson

Human Evolution, Nairobi National Museum

Kisii

Leonard Kateete

Ole Senteu Simel was one of the most respected laibons of the Maasai until his death in 1986. He was the grandson of the famous Maasai Laibon Mbatian. The highest peak of Mount Kenya is named after Laibon Mbatian.

Earring

Necklace

Bag

Branding iron

Kamba

Leonard Kateete

Earring

Hall of Mammals, Nairobi National Museum

Olorgesailie pre-historic site

Mekatilili Wa Menza: Wonder Woman (Giriama community)

Shujaa Stories

Ndorobo

Joy Adamson

Necklace

Spear

Lyre

Fiddle

Beads for dancing

Spear blade

Wangu Wa Makeri: The Fiery Chieftess (Kikuyu community)

Shujaa Stories

Kinuku Wa Kombo: The Conjuring Warrior (Mbeere Community)

Shujaa Stories

Abu

Fort Jesus, Mombasa

Basket

Nairobi National Museum

Snuff containers

Chief Mukudi: The Chief’s Star (Samia community)

Shujaa Stories

Drinking horn

Dombeya burgessiae Gerrard - Sterculiaceae

Joy Adamson

Headdress

Waiyaki Wa Hinga

Necklace