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Necklace

1950

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a copper twisted into springs wrapped over with sisal thread. Yellow beads mark intervals between springs. It was never sold but made by a blacksmith for women to wear and beads are purchased at the stores. The thread is made of sisal or a piece of cloth is used instead. Previously thread was made of twisted leather.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Date Created: 1950
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Necklace
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Copper, Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Chepkitaiyat
  • Community: Kipsigis
  • Collection Date: 1970-10-22
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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