Necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace made of seven strands of white and blue beads tied together at the back with a string made by women from sisal fiber and worn by women only as an ornament.

Details

Title: Necklace
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Ciuma cia ngingo
Community: Mberre
Collection Date: 1969-05-26
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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