Head ornament

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Eight strings of heavy brass cylinder beads made by a craftsman at Pongwe. The beads are strung on makonge(sisal) thread by a woman. This is a special bridal headdress worn by the bride only.

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Details

Title: Head ornament
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Brass beads
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ndore
Community: Giriama
Collection Date: 1969-01-29
Collected By: G.J.B

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