Necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace made of eleven strings of beads made from kipungeiwa tree and cowhide spacers. Twelve beads are interspaced with wooden beads by two outer strings threaded on wild sisal thread(kilimbele). It is made and worn by uncircumcised girls.

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Title: Necklace
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads & Hide
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kipungeik
Community: Tugen
Collection Date: 1971-10-11
Collected By: Jean Bown

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