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Necklace

1945

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a double string necklace of white, red and blue beads with a long pendant of four china imitation conus shell ends. It is made by women. Worn by unmarried women during ceremonial occasions especially when dancing MWARI.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Date Created: 1945
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Necklace
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads, Conus shell, Sisal fibre
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Makombe
  • Community: Taita
  • Collection Date: 1970-01-17
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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