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An example of wood carving craftsmanship from Lamu
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English: Wood carving is ancient craftsmanship adopted in Lamu Old Town that grew prominent, especially in its golden ages. One of the most famous artists from Lamu, Muhammad Kijumwa, adopted beautiful works of wood carvings for doors and other pieces of wood as decoration. The patterns employed have a floral aesthetic and vine-like appearance.
Kiswahili: Uchongaji mbao ni ufundi wa kale uliopitishwa katika Mji Mkongwe wa Lamu ambao ulikua maarufu, haswa katika enzi zake za dhahabu. Mmoja wa wasanii maarufu kutoka Lamu, Muhammad Kijumwa, alipitisha kazi nzuri za nakshi za mbao za milango na vipande vingine vya mbao kama mapambo. Mitindo iliyotumika ina urembo wa maua na mwonekano kama wa mzabibu.
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Photo taken by Ahmed Shayo under the supervision of Khadija Issa Twahir, Lamu Fort Museums Library
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