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Giant Tapestry featuring the painting The Legendary Wamugumo by Anthony Mwangi

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The Legendary Wamugumo Tapestry

Anthony Mwangi

by Anthony Mwangi

$41.00

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Our lightweight, microfiber tapestries are available in three different sizes and feature incredible artwork to complement any wall space. Each tapestry has hemmed edges for secure hanging with nails and/or thumbtacks.

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

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold and tumble dry with low heat.

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1 - 2 business days

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The Legendary Wamugumo  Painting by Anthony Mwangi

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The Legendary Wamugumo Jigsaw Puzzle

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Comments (6)

Marcella Muhammad

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

Saundra Johnson

Very impressive.

Anthony Mwangi replied:

Thanks Saundra

Bonnie Mason

Bonnie Mason

Fascinating work and story, Anthony. LF

Anthony Mwangi replied:

I appreciate Bonnie

Suma Parveen

Suma Parveen

Excellent

Anthony Mwangi replied:

Thanks Suma

Anthony Mwangi

Anthony Mwangi

Thank you very much. I always appreciate your upbuilding comments

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

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...

 

$41.00