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Necklace

1968

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace of coloured beads and coiled aluminium wire with a pendant.Made and worn by girls before marriage. The thread used is called ALIGI.

Details

Title: Necklace
Date Created: 1968
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminium, Beads, Coins
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Imusurucho
Community: Liangulo
Collection Date: 1969-08-02
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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