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Making art from animal bones

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Beryl Achieng
April 8, 2022

Artisans at Kenya's African Bone Workshop make ornaments out of an unusual material: discarded animal bones. The objects don't just provide their makers with an income, they also help protect the environment.

The Africa Bone Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya creates employment for locals from Kibera and art for collectors. With more than 30 members, the collective has managed well despite coronavirus restrictions. 

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