Loading

Coins Necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a necklace of one cent coins on a copper wire. Two conus shells tied on top with black and dark threads. It is made and worn by old women.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Coins Necklace
Location: Kenya
Type: Coins Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Coins,Conus shell
Photographer: Gibs Photography
Local Name: Kithaitha sya mbesa
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1972-05
Collected By: Mutui

National Museums of Kenya

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Africa Coin Copper Kamba people Kenya Metal Necklace Seashell

Interested in Fashion?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.