Neck Ring

1956

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Metal neck ring made by a blacksmith and worn round the neck by young initiates. It is removed and kept in a special place in the house awaiting to be used by the next initiates. It symbolises charms for protection against any evil shortcomings to the initiates

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Title: Neck Ring
Date Created: 1956
Location: Kenya
Type: Neckring
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Merenget
Community: Nandi
Collection Date: 1999-02-14
Collected By: J. Kasagam

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