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Necklace

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Orange and black oblong beads each spaced by small yellow beads threaded on wire. It is worn and made by women during initiation of moran(warrior) chest and face beads which are threaded on thread not wire.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Senek
  • Community: Tugen
  • Collection Date: 1971-10-11
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
National Museums of Kenya

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