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Samburu

This wildlife refuge in the northern part of the country is rich in color and texture.  Many lions, leopards, giraffes and elephants call Samburu home.

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Naibor Medallion

This pattern was inspired by the art of punched tin used in lamps.

Samburu Beadwork

The Masai people are known for their intricate beadwork which crafted into jewelry.

Masai Weapons

The Masai warriors use weapons made from elaborately decorated hardened sticks called rungu.  They are used when battling lions.  The Masai are fearless.

SAMBURU KUBA checkerboard

This Kuba cloth features a checkerboard pattern. All the shapes are hand-stitched together then top-stitched.

Cheetah Print

Cheetahs are very poor mothers and often leave their young to fend for themselves. We saw one mother with 5 cubs that were playing and wrestling right under our vehicle!

RIFT Escarpment Samburu

The Great Rift Valley runs through Kenya and the escarpment exhibits layers of ancient sediment which are of great archaeological value.

Samburu Seeds

Seeds are spread by the droppings of animals and carried by birds.  They can take decades to sprout in some of the driest areas.

Hippo Bubbles Samburu

In every river there are Hippos.  You may not know it until you see bubbles…

Samburu Prey

The circle of life is apparent on safari. It is death that brings life and the results can be seen everywhere.

samburu sunstar

This pattern was inspired by the art of punched tin used in lamps.

SAMBURU KUBA LABYRINTH

The Kuba people of the Republic of the Congo make a handwoven cloth that is decorated with geometric shapes. This one is like a labyrinth.

Shaka Stripe Samburu

Shaka, the traditional garb of the Masai, is made from brightly colored striped and plaid cloth. They wear them wrapped around their bodies in multiple layers.