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Chestlet

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

One row of cowrie shells sewn vertically onto cowhide strip. This chestlet was made by women and worn by women across the chest under one arm and across one shoulder. Usually worn during weddings.

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  • Title: Chestlet
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Chestlet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Cowrie shell, Hide
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ngartinik
  • Community: Tugen
  • Collection Date: 1971-10-11
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
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