The Superheroes of Kenya

Shujaa Stories

Turkana Boy

Calabash

Ahmed the elephant

Thimlich Ohinga

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

Shield

Shield

Front Apron

Mrs. Lekarsinta

Front Apron

Kanga

Fish trap

Stool

Kanga

Fort Jesus, Mombasa

Sudan and Joseph Wachira

Ami Vitale

Zacharia Mutai and Sudan's other keepers at his death

Ami Vitale

Human Evolution, Nairobi National Museum

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

Branding iron

Earring

Hall of Mammals, Nairobi National Museum

Olorgesailie pre-historic site

Mekatilili Wa Menza: Wonder Woman (Giriama community)

Shujaa Stories

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

Headdress

Waiyaki Wa Hinga

Necklace

Cross shoulder ornament

Neckace

Necklace

Utamaduni Wetu: Meet the People of Kenya

Musa Omasi

Isukha musician playing instrument.

Kanga

Musa Omasi

Necklets

Koobi Fora

Petrified forest, Sibiloi National Park

Headdress for circumcised men

Curtain

Rope

Otenyo Nyamantere: The Brave (Kisii community)

Shujaa Stories

Kanga

Head spear

Lenana: The Wise One (Maasai community)

Shujaa Stories

Moraa Wa Ng'Iti: The Magical Warrior (Kisii community)

Shujaa Stories

Necklace

Kanga