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7.00" x 10.00"
Overall:
9.00" x 12.00"
The Legendary Wamugumo Poster
by Anthony Mwangi
Product Details
The Legendary Wamugumo poster by Anthony Mwangi. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
Wangibu Wanyang'arua or Wamugumo was a seer in the Kikuyu Community of Kenya, and an incredibly strong man, whose height was 8ft or thereabout. He... more
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Comments (6)
Artist's Description
Wangibu Wanyang'arua or Wamugumo was a seer in the Kikuyu Community of Kenya, and an incredibly strong man, whose height was 8ft or thereabout. He accurately predicted to numerous people how their lives would be. People say most of his forecasts came true. He despised money and was paid in kind whenever he worked for people. He would carry a large bag so he would put whatever he got from his employers into it.
His Name Wamugumo is derived from a huge Mugumo Tree (Fig Tree) that was within his compound. He was huge and the tree was huge, so the name made sense to the residents of that area.
They say if he stack his spear into the ground, it would take several men to pull it out; for him though it was a no-brainer, he would just pull it up again with one arm.
One day he was arrested for killing a bull belonging to a certain man. When he was taken to court, he was sentenced by the magistrate to be caned. He laughed this off saying that a mature man cannot be ca...
About Anthony Mwangi
SMALL DIGGER ART STUDIO. Nairobi Kenya. (+254-721806098). (Adams Arcade, Greenhouse, Second Floor, West Wing, Suite 8) Welcome. Portrait Painting, Canvas Prints, Photo Prints, Framed Prints, Tshirt Prints and more utility Art I am a natural student of art since I was a little child. I have loved drawing all my life. For some time since I left high school, I ventured into Graphic Design and Illustrations for magazines and books. Which really helped me in day to day upkeep. Meanwhile, I would sneak back to my painting canvas every now and then. I have sold quite a number of my Art pieces to various buyers internationally. I am both traditional and Digital Artist. I have been in the field of fine art and illustrations for over 30 years. I...
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Marcella Muhammad
Are you writing an illustrated book of these fascinating and little known (outside of Africa) traditional legends from the perspective of a native of the land? I do enjoy reading about your illustrations.
Saundra Johnson
Very impressive.
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Saundra
Bonnie Mason
Fascinating work and story, Anthony. LF
Anthony Mwangi replied:
I appreciate Bonnie
Suma Parveen
Excellent
Anthony Mwangi replied:
Thanks Suma
Anthony Mwangi
Thank you very much. I always appreciate your upbuilding comments