Black Necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace made of black seeds of SOSURIYO plant threaded on a piece of thread. The seeds are collected by men and given to circumcised girls soon after coming out of seclusion.

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Title: Black Necklace
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Seeds
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kariba Kimaget
Community: Endo
Collection Date: 1974
Collected By: J.Brown

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