3. A Decorated Ostrich Egg
Given to: Elizabeth II, the queen
Given by: President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta
Estimated Value: Not provided
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta gave Queen Elizabeth II an elaborately decorated ostrich egg for her 91st birthday in 2017. Maasai beading is used to embellish the egg, according to Marie Claire.
Queen Elizabeth II’s painted ostrich egg, via State House Kenya and Twitter
The Maasai culture is well-known for their beading, according to WE. According to Kenyan Nashilu Dapash, “women got together in groups and beaded jewellery worn by both men and women during different events and occasions.” “A symbol of beauty is a bead.” Unusual as well as quite traditional is the adorned ostrich egg gift.
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