Matbronze

Top choice in Nairobi


More than 600 wildlife bronzes by Denis Mathews (from jewellery and small lion-cub-footprint dishes to much larger pieces running into thousands of dollars) make this one of the most appealing places to shop in Kenya. It's all produced at the on-site foundry and every piece is a work of art.

There's also a small cafe serving light meals.


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