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Necklace

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace made of green glass beads shaped interspersed with sweet smelling roots from the swamp or river called nzua. Red and white beads at fastening which is made of small pieces of aluminium chain. It is made and worn by women and girls.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Roots & Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ndanga
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1971-11-03
  • Collected By: Muthi Mutese
National Museums of Kenya

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