Necklaces

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Multi string necklaces with leather spacers. It is made and worn by young girls. It is made from fine twigs of a tree called chetaita. It is worn only by uncircumcised.

Details

Title: Necklaces
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklaces
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood, Leather
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Keper
Community: Keper
Collection Date: 1969-08-03
Collected By: E.J.Brown

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Africa Kenya Leather Necklace Wood