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Chain necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a stranded copper chain necklace made by a local Mbeere chainsmith and worn by girls only until they are married.

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Details

Title: Chain necklace
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Copper
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Munyoro
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1969-04-08
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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