Provenance:
Acquired by Helen and Sinclair Weeks during their 1950 travels through Kenya, this bangle embodies the quiet elegance of mid-century world craftsmanship and the spirit of cultural discovery that defined their journeys.
Description:
Hand-carved from richly shellacked hardwood, this vintage Kenyan bangle glows with a deep, espresso-brown finish. Each white geometric motif was individually hand-painted by artisans using natural pigments, creating a delicate contrast against the dark lacquered surface. The simplicity of its form, paired with the meticulous hand-rendered inlay, captures both the modern sensibility of the 1950s and the timeless artistry of traditional Kenyan design.
Details:
Origin: Kenya, 1950
Material: Shellacked hardwood with hand-painted white inlay
Color: Deep chocolate brown with ivory-white motifs
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with gentle age patina
Inner Diameter: (fill in exact measurement)
This piece sits gracefully at the intersection of heritage and design — understated, elegant, and entirely unique. Its warm tone and hand-drawn details tell the story of craftsmanship carried across continents, preserved with care for over seventy years.
Provenance:
Acquired by Helen and Sinclair Weeks during their 1950 travels through Kenya, this bangle embodies the quiet elegance of mid-century world craftsmanship and the spirit of cultural discovery that defined their journeys.
Description:
Hand-carved from richly shellacked hardwood, this vintage Kenyan bangle glows with a deep, espresso-brown finish. Each white geometric motif was individually hand-painted by artisans using natural pigments, creating a delicate contrast against the dark lacquered surface. The simplicity of its form, paired with the meticulous hand-rendered inlay, captures both the modern sensibility of the 1950s and the timeless artistry of traditional Kenyan design.
Details:
Origin: Kenya, 1950
Material: Shellacked hardwood with hand-painted white inlay
Color: Deep chocolate brown with ivory-white motifs
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with gentle age patina
Inner Diameter: (fill in exact measurement)
This piece sits gracefully at the intersection of heritage and design — understated, elegant, and entirely unique. Its warm tone and hand-drawn details tell the story of craftsmanship carried across continents, preserved with care for over seventy years.
