Necklet

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace of very heavy gauge iron wire, coiled with copper wire, and with a tiny bell shaped copper pendant in front. Worn only by older girls before they get married in order to make themselves look more attractive and desirable for young men to marry them.

Details

Title: Necklet
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Miragi
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1970-04
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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