Necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Red and yellow bead necklace, with a few white and blue beads threaded on a wire. Made and worn by women and girls. Was never sold in the markets but was exchanged with goats if anyone wanted to buy. Was worn to make the girls beautiful and to attract young men.

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Title: Necklace
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads, Wire
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Gachuka
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1969-05-30
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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