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Abubakarr Jalloh, Trip co-leader
Traditional Cloth, Kenya Study Abroad, J-term 2024
“This is a traditional cloth from Kenya that is wrapped around the body. It is worn during social and cultural celebrations in Kenya. I was gifted this cloth by a colleague in Nairobi, Kenya, as a symbol of our friendship and cultural exchange.” (Jalloh, PH faculty)
This red and black kikoi cloth features animal patterns, including gazelles, rhinos, giraffes, and cheetahs. It is wrapped around the body and is typically worn by women during important events. This cloth is an example of cultural exchange that can occur during Hollins' study abroad program.
—Novie Hartman ‘28
Abubakarr Jalloh, Trip co-leader
Wooden Rhinoceros, Kenya Study Abroad, J-term 2024
“This is a wooden figure of a handmade Rhino. I purchased it at the Maasai Market in Nairobi, Kenya. A single mother makes and sells these artistic items to earn money so as to feed her children. This item reminds me of the fun times in Kenya, including the cultural immersion I experienced there.” (Jalloh, PH faculty)
Abubukarr Jalloh acquired this handmade wooden rhinoceros on his trip to Kenya in January of 2024. This rhinoceros is one of many objects that a single Kenyan mother makes and sells in the Maasai market to help support her family. It is wooden and hand-carved with delicate details. Jalloh mentioned that the Maasai market is an open-air market in Nairobi that sells myriad traditional Kenyan crafts and artifacts. It is customary to bargain over the price when purchasing an item. Jalloh likes this object because it reminds him of the time he spent in Kenya, where he learned about the culture and met the people.
—Anika Holley ‘25
Abubakarr Jalloh, Trip co-leader
Wooden Lion, Kenya Study Abroad, J-term 2024
“This is a wooden figure of a handmade Lion (one of the "Big 5" animals in Kenya). I purchased it at the Maasai Market in Nairobi, Kenya…” (Jalloh, PH faculty)
This figure of a lion is hand-carved from wood. Purchased by Professor Jalloh during his 2024 Kenya trip at the Maasai market in Nairobi, a popular market with a big selection of crafts and artifacts. The figure was hand-carved by a single mother. She handmade figurines and other items in order to earn enough money to support her children and family. Serving as a reminder of the fun times and cultural experience of Kenya.
—Rachelle Kilgore ‘27
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