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The newest SCBWI Nevada Illustrator’s Project
One World Many Stories
Cultural Folktales Project
Swahili Folktale
THE HEART OF THE MONKEY
MOYO WA TUMBILI
A crocodile craves a monkey’s heart. He devises a plan to offer a trip to the monkey. “I will take you to the mango tree so you can feast on something wonderful besides your everyday figs.” The monkey decides this would be a great idea. Half way on their journey, the crocodile reveals that he will not take him to the mango tree, but have monkey’s heart. The monkey replies, “That would be fine except I left my heart in the fig tree for safe keeping. If you return me to my tree, I will go get it for you.” Of course once in the tree, the monkey does not return and crocodile was fooled.
I rendered my images replicating traditional Swahili Kangha cloth. This lovely fabric is bordered and always has a quote within the body.
JIHADHARINI NA INATOA UKARIMU
Beware of Generous Offers
MAISHA SAFARI INAHITAJI YAANI
Life’s Journey Requires Wit
KUWEKA MOYO WAKO SALAMA
Keep your Heart Safe
Ready to Paint
Ink Studies
Selected Scene 3 of 3 “Monkey’s Trickery
Value Studies
Selected Scene 2 of 3 “Monkey’s Realization”
Value Studies
Selected Scene 1 of 3 “Monkey’s Invitation”
