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This document discusses different styles of Swahili wood carving. It identifies several distinct styles used along the East African coast, including: 1) Bajuni style, the oldest dating to the 11th century, involving geometric chip carving patterns. This style originated with Bantu groups and spread along the coast. 2) Other early styles mentioned are Gujerati, Ali Swabu, Omani, and Zanzibari styles, each with distinguishing features like relief levels and motifs. 3) More recently, the Lamu or Kijumwa s

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