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Necklace

1952

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace made of blue glass beads and seeds from the MUKETHU tree. Made and worn by girls when dancing to produce sound and also for beautification.

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Title: Necklace
Date Created: 1952
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads, seeds
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mbooro
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1971-09-27
Collected By: Jevasio Muciri

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