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GHR-KE-2005-00004 Registered

Ceremonial stool

Workshop of Wairimu Kimaro, Nyeri · c. 1974–1979 · Made in Kenya

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Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-2005-00004
Object
Ceremonial stoolVerified
Category
Sculpture or carved work
Maker
Workshop of Wairimu Kimaro, NyeriVerified
Date
c. 1974–1979Estimated from style, construction or expert opinionEstimate
Made in
Kenya
Current location
Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered
26 Jan 2005

Physical description

Applicant-submitted

Ceremonial stool, with a smooth patina from long use. Used in Nyeri for much of its working life.

Height
227 mm
Width
419 mm
Depth
287 mm
Weight
6.17 kg

Method: Applicant’s measurements

Materials
Hardwood, carved and polished
Condition
Fair — Some damage, losses or later repairs.Applicant-submitted
Condition notes
Losses to the surface and one replaced component.

Provenance and custody history

Applicant-submitted

Thika Heritage Trust, 1985: Acquired for use in Nyeri. Nafisa Babiker, 1997: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

  1. c. 1974–1979
    Workshop of Wairimu Kimaro Manufacture · Kenya
    Made.
    EstimateSource: Specialist opinion
  2. 1985
    Thika Heritage Trust Acquisition · Nyeri
    Acquired for use in Nyeri.
    VerifiedSource: Inventory entry
  3. 1997
    Nafisa Babiker Gift · Nyeri
    Received as a gift by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Family account
  4. 2005
    Nafisa Babiker Registration · Nyeri
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Received as a gift, 1997Verified

Inspections and verification

No physical inspection has been carried out. Facts marked Verified were confirmed from documentary evidence.