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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.

Details

  • 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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