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Necklace

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace of closely strung white china shirt buttons with pendant of conn's shell end on string of red beads. Beads were bought in the dukas. Strung by girls on Mwamba (Baobab) string. Made by them by rolling on the thigh. Worn by girls to beautify themselves when dancing their traditional dances. Such necklaces were not bought in the market.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Necklace
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Pearl Buttons, Conus Shell
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1969-04-30
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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