Kipenzi Design Kenya UK

From the collection 'Mawimbi' which means waves. In this particular case the mawimbi storm due to the introduction of a piece of black ebony.

The recycled glass bead used is hand-blown in Kenya by a women' s group who live in Dandora - an Urban slum in Nairobi.Through our association and training they have prospered and are always to be found in the main travelling tourist Market in Nairobi :The Maasai Market. These beads have a glossy finish.

The pendant is 1.5cm wide x 3cm tall x 1cm deep. it comes attached to a 56 centimeter stainless tell jewellery cable.

From the collection we have 'Mawimbi' which means waves. This is mawimbi sunrise.

This one is in shiny silver - for a sunnier disposition. Look out For Mawimbi Storm in the range!

The recycled glass bead used is hand-blown in Kenya by a women's group who live in Dandora - an Urban slum in Nairobi.Through our association and training they have prospered and are always to be found in the main travelling tourist Market in Nairobi - The Maasai Market. These beads have a glossy finish.

The pendant is 1.5cm wide x 3cm tall x 1cm deep. it comes attached to a 56 centimeter stainless tell jewellery cable.

‘Huru’ is the Swahili word for freedom, allowing movement, capacity to try new arrangements, to explore freely and to push and sometimes even break through barriers.

This necklace is made from a silver huru piece that seems to float on a stainless steel jewellery cable. Options in silver chain and gold chain as well as other material are available to order.

The huru unit is 4cm x 2.5cm and the pendant hangs on a stainless steel flexi cable of 56cm
which is finished with a handmade silver clasp.

‘Huru’ is the Swahili word for freedom, allowing movement, capacity to try new arrangements, to explore freely and to push and even break through barriers.

This statement necklet is made from a Brass and silver huru piece that seems to float on a neoprene and stainless steel jewellery cable. It is finished with a handmade silver clasp.

Options in silver chain and gold chain as well as other material are available to order.

The huru unit is 4cm x 2.5cm and the pendant hangs on a stainless steel flexi wire of 56cm
which is finished with a handmade silver clasp.

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The spirit range is inspired by African Art just as were modern art movements like cubism. Masks play an integral role in African culture and are the physical ends to the spiritual aids to myths, ritual and dances.

Modern tools, skills and equipment enable the streamlining aspects which make the forms contemporary. You will notice the use of line to create subtle recognisable facial nuances which demonstrates the universality of the human face.

This Piece is made from sheet brass and handmade brass chain. The Dimensions are 8cm by 3cm Depth 0.5cm chain length extends from 46cm - 55cm and it drops 8cm.

The spirit range is inspired by African Art just as were modern art movements like cubism. Masks play an integral role in African culture and are the physical ends to the spiritual aids to myths, ritual and dances.

Modern tools, skills and equipment enable the streamlining aspects which make the forms contemporary. You will notice the use of line to create subtle recognisable facial nuances which demonstrates the universality of the human face.

MADE FROM: Titanium and silver
DIMENSIONS:4cm by 1cm

The spirit range is inspired by African Art just as were modern art movements like cubism. Masks play an integral role in African culture and are the physical ends to the spiritual aids to myths, ritual and dances.

Modern tools, skills and equipment enable the streamlining aspects which make the forms contemporary. You will notice the use of line to create subtle recognisable facial nuances which demonstrates the universality of the human face.

It is made from titanium on silver snake chain of length 46cm. Its dimensions are 4cm by 1.2cm Drop is 5.5cm

The spirit range is inspired by African Art just as were modern art movements like cubism. Masks play an integral role in African culture and are the physical ends to the spiritual aids to myths, ritual and dances.

Modern tools, skills and equipment enable the streamlining aspects which make the forms contemporary. You will notice the use of line to create subtle recognisable facial nuances which demonstrates the universality of the human face.

MADE FROM: Brass on square profile silver choker 46cm
DIMENSIONS:8cm by 3cm Depth 0.5cm
drop is 8cm

The spirit range is inspired by African Art just as were modern art movements like cubism. Masks play an integral role in African culture and are the physical ends to the spiritual aids to myths, ritual and dances.

Modern tools, skills and equipment enable the streamlining aspects which make the forms contemporary. You will notice the use of line to create subtle recognisable facial nuances which demonstrates the universality of the human face.

MADE FROM: Titanium on silver belcher chain length 48cm
DIMENSIONS:4cm by 1.2cm Depth
0.5mm Drop is 5.5cm

The spirit range is inspired by African Art just as were modern art movements like cubism. Masks play an integral role in African culture and are the physical ends to the spiritual aids to myths, ritual and dances.

Modern tools, skills and equipment enable the streamlining aspects which make the forms contemporary. You will notice the use of line to create subtle recognisable facial nuances which demonstrates the universality of the human face.

MADE FROM: Brass on square profile silver choker 46cm
DIMENSIONS:8cm by 3cm Depth 0.5cm
drop is 8cm

‘Linda’ means protect in Swahili. The inexplicable was in the realms of the spirits. Lack of scientific explanations of life and nature obviously led people to believe in protection from spiritual forces. Using animal figures and mostly ferocious ones like crocodiles together with stern human faces and mythical characters form the basis of these masks.

The subtle changes capitalising on reflection were key to the finish of the product. Surface treatment offer a palette of textures.

MADE FROM: Brass silver ear wire
DIMENSIONS:2cm by 3.5cm Drop is 6cm

‘Linda’ means protect in Swahili. The inexplicable was in the realms of the spirits. Lack of scientific explanations of life and nature obviously led people to believe in protection from spiritual forces. Using animal figures and mostly ferocious ones like crocodiles together with stern human faces and mythical characters form the basis of these masks.

The subtle changes capitalising on reflection were key to the finish of the product. Surface treatment offer a palette of textures.

MADE FROM: Vermeil gold chain 18 inches
DIMENSIONS:2.8cm by 1.2cm

‘Linda’ means protect in Swahili. The inexplicable was in the realms of the spirits. Lack of scientific explanations of life and nature obviously led people to believe in protection from spiritual forces. Using animal figures and mostly ferocious ones like crocodiles together with stern human faces and mythical characters form the basis of these masks.

The subtle changes capitalising on reflection were key to the finish of the product. Surface treatment offer a palette of textures.

MADE FROM: Brass and handmade brass chain
DIMENSIONS:5cm by 2.5cm drop is 8cm
chain and choker extends from 30cm - 35cm

‘Linda’ means protect in Swahili. The inexplicable was in the realms of the spirits. Lack of scientific explanations of life and nature obviously led people to believe in protection from spiritual forces. Using animal figures mostly ferocious ones like crocodiles together with stern human faces and mythical
characters form the basis of these masks.

The subtle changes capitalising on reflection were key to the finish of the product. Surface treatment offer a palette of textures.

MADE FROM: sterling silver 18 inches
DIMENSIONS:2.8.cm by 1.2cm

These are celebration masks. Vuno means harvest. They serve to remind us of earths' bounty, and were worn by dancers during harvest ceremonies. They are talismans.

The subtle changes capitalising on reflection were key to the finish of the product. Surface treatment offer a palette of textures.

Brass is the metal of choice because the colour of gold is timeless and also means plenty - abundance - celebration. There is a
silver version if one prefers.

MADE FROM: Brass on handmade brass chain
DIMENSIONS:3.5cm by 6.5cm Drop is 7cm
chain and choker extends from 30cm - 35cm

These are celebration masks. Vuno means harvest. They serve to remind us of earths' bounty, and were worn by dancers during harvest ceremonies. They are talismans.

The subtle changes capitalising on reflection were key to the finish of the product. Surface treatment offer a palette of textures.

Brass is the metal of choice because the colour of gold is timeless and also means plenty - abundance - celebration. There is a
silver version if one prefers.

MADE FROM: Brass with sterling silver pin
DIMENSIONS:4.5cm by 9.5cm Depth 0.5cm

Anga this series is all about looking upward and outward to the future. Before scientific explanation, as you can imagine most natural
phenomena like the weather, famine, earthquakes and disease were a complete mystery. Perhaps there was a force behind it and perhaps if we had some dialogue they would not be so unpredictable.

The spiritual system when evoked was important in that it could control the elements. Something must have worked as we are here!

MADE FROM: silver and oxidised silver
DIMENSIONS:5cm by 1.5cm Depth 0.5mm

Anga this series is all about looking upward and outward to the future. Before scientific explanation, as you can imagine most natural
phenomena like the weather, famine, earthquakes and disease were a complete mystery. Perhaps there was a force behind it and perhaps if we had some dialogue they would not be so unpredictable.

The spiritual system when evoked was important in that it could control the elements. Something must have worked as we are here!

MADE FROM: silver and oxidised silver
DIMENSIONS:2.5cm by 1.5cm Depth 0.5mm

Anga this series is all about looking upward and outward to the future. Before scientific explanation, as you can imagine most natural
phenomena like the weather, famine, earthquakes and disease were a complete mystery. Perhaps there was a force behind it and perhaps if we had some dialogue they would not be so unpredictable.

The spiritual system when evoked was important in that it could control the elements. Something must have worked as we are here!

MADE FROM: Oxidised sterling silver,
and polished silver on silver snake
chain of length 46cm
DIMENSIONS:6.5cm by 2.5cm Depth 1mm

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