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Necklace

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Blue and white beads necklace sewn on sinew from a goats back (roga) and worn by an engaged girl. It is made by her fiance's mother. After the engagement her fiance must ensure his mother makes one for his future bride.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Mugathi wa njurio
  • Community: Kikuyu
  • Collection Date: 1969-02-11
  • Collected By: G.J.B
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