Necklet

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a necklet of yellow, orange, red, white and green beads encircling a thick thong of cowhide. It has a pendant of achatina shell. It is made and worn by women.

Details

Title: Necklet
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads, Leather, shell, Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Karun
Community: Pokot
Collection Date: 1969-06-01
Collected By: E.J.B

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