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GHR-KE-2026-00002 Registered

Elder’s stool

Workshop of Boitumelo Kgari, Lamu · 1959 · Made in Kenya

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Identification

Reference
GHR-KE-2026-00002
Object
Elder’s stoolVerified
Category
Sculpture or carved work
Maker
Workshop of Boitumelo Kgari, LamuVerified
Date
1959Documented (invoice, certificate or archive record)Verified
Made in
Kenya
Current location
Kenya (precise location withheld)
Registered
6 May 2026

Physical description

Applicant-submitted

Elder’s stool, with a smooth patina from long use.

Height
151 mm
Width
407 mm
Depth
205 mm
Weight
3.39 kg

Method: Applicant’s measurements

Materials
Hardwood, carved and polished
Condition
Excellent — Complete and fully original; no material damage.Applicant-submitted
Condition notes
Complete and original. Light handling marks only.

Provenance and custody history

Applicant-submitted

Baraka Kamau, 1964: Recorded in an inventory at Lamu. Marcia Campbell, 1996: Bought privately. Neha Gupta, 2001: Received as a gift by the current custodian.

  1. 1959
    Workshop of Boitumelo Kgari Manufacture · Kenya
    Made.
    VerifiedSource: Maker’s records
  2. 1964
    Baraka Kamau Acquisition · Lamu
    Recorded in an inventory at Lamu.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Inventory entry
  3. 1996
    Marcia Campbell Sale · Lamu
    Bought privately.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Accession register
  4. 2001
    Neha Gupta Gift · Lamu
    Received as a gift by the current custodian.
    Applicant-submittedSource: Bill of sale
  5. 2026
    Neha Gupta Registration · Lamu
    Entered on the Global Heritage Registry.
    VerifiedSource: Registry decision
Acquired by current custodian
Received as a gift, 2001Verified

Inspections and verification

DateStatusOutcomeNotes
2 May 2026 Completed Minor discrepancy Inspection report held by the registry.