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Rendille Moran at Nyiru by John Kenny. C-type Print with Acrylic

2009

$4,818.79
£3,500
€4,122.47
CA$6,601.50
A$7,324.92
CHF 3,836.95
MX$89,823.19
NOK 48,804.70
SEK 46,069.55
DKK 30,743.88
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I met this stunning Rendille moran (warrior) in the shade of trees near the base of Mount Nyiru. Spring waters, flowing from the huge mountain plateau above, ensure year-round greenery in this area of great aridity. The morans of both the Rendille and the Samburu wear beautifully ornate necklaces. Each design is specific to warriors within a clan and to a time in history (the ‘age-set’ that a young man enters after circumcision). The necklace thus identities his group and places him in the chronology of his tribe. A tribal elder can look at a warrior’s necklace and immediately identify his age and clan, a story that is further enhanced by the warriors songs of their lives and great feats of bravery.” John Kenny’s work is all shot on location in some of the remotest corners of Africa. His subjects are lit with natural light and wear their day to day attire. The C-type prints are mounted with an acrylic face mount giving them a 3-dimensional appearance and a contemporary look. Edition of 3 Presentation: C-type acrylic face mounted print Signed by the Artist Certificate of Authenticity Country – Kenya Culture – Rendille Year – 2009 Size - 54" x 36"
  • Creator:
    John Kenny
  • Creation Year:
    2009
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Edition of 25. 26.5" x 18"Price: $1,721Edition of 12. 36" x 24"Price: $2,196
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  • Gallery Location:
    Coltishall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU154628203972

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