Necklace

1946

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a necklace of aluminium chain, each link consisting of four coils of aluminium wire. Made by a chain maker, old man specialist. Worn especially when dancing and as an ornament only. Never sold in the market but if the owner became a christian she would sell it.

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Details

Title: Necklace
Date Created: 1946
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklace
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminium
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ndivina
Community: Dabida (Taita)
Collection Date: 1970-01-17
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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