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Necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a necklace made of copper wire and metal pieces with one conus shell and worn by old women.

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Details

Title: Necklace
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Copper Coins
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kithaitha kya mbesa
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1972-03-22
Collected By: Mutui

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