Necklace

1970

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Three rows of blue beads spaced with black, pink, and red beads threaded on wire. It is made and worn by elderly women during traditional ceremonies however, this particular one was made and worn by Kobilo Olkilili as an ornament.

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Details

Title: Necklace
Date Created: 1970
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads & Wire
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Sanai
Community: Tugen
Collection Date: 1982-07-25
Collected By: A.K.Cheptum

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