"The Leakey Collection was founded in 2002 by
Katy and Philip Leakey. Philip Leakey is the third and youngest son of
paleo-anthropologists Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey. He was a Member of Parliament
in Kenya for 15 years, a Deputy Member of the Cabinet for 14 years and a Member
of Cabinet for 1 year. Philip is known in Kenya for his dedication towards
improving conditions for all Kenyan's with particular attention to the areas of
business opportunity and the environment.
Katy Leakey is an artist and a
designer. Her interest as an artist has been to connect diverse cultures through
understanding using art as a vehicle and lecturing in University systems in the
United States. Katy Leakey spent time studying ancient cultures in the
unexplored areas of the Amazon of Peru and Ecuador before moving to Africa in
2001. In 1964 Allen and Helen O'Brien along with Katy Leakey's parents, Robert
and Evelyn Moodey and three others, co-founded the L.S.B. Leakey foundation,
lending a cultural anthropological bent towards Katy's life long
work.
Learn how
their passion for Kenya has led to a business that supports the environment and
the people of Kenya while provided a beautiful product for the general
public" Writes The Bead Museum Newsletter. Come to The Bead Museum August 21 at 6:30 PM (Thursday)
August 21-24, 2008 The Leakey Collection Trunk Show will be in The Bead Museum Bead Store. Members Preview is on the 21st from 4-8 PM and the Show is open to the public 10 AM to 5 PM Friday to Saturday and 11 AM -4 PM on Sunday.
"Using natural elements such as fallen wood, grass and ceramic, renowned designers Philip and Katy Leakey create unique products while protecting the environment and providing economic opportunity to the local communities in Kenya". www.beadmuseumaz.org