Vintage Kenya Equator Souvenir - Kisii Soapstone Carving (1986) - 6.5 × 6 cm
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Description
Carved stone souvenir from Kenya, marking a specific location on the Equator at an altitude of approximately 7,747 feet. Pieces like this were commonly produced by local artisans for visitors to the equator crossing near Nanyuki, a well-known tourist stop.
The inscription includes the date “1986” and the word “WENYA”, likely an artistic or phonetic variation of “Kenya”, as seen on similar period souvenirs.
Details
Origin: Kenya
Material: Likely Kisii soapstone (traditional Kenyan carving stone)
Date: Inscribed 1986
Inscription: “1986 WENYA EQUATOR ALTITUDE 7747F” (or close variation)
Size: Approx. 6.5 × 6 cm
Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear