Necklet

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace like this one are made by an old blacksmith using small coils of wire. They are used by women and men to carry snuff boxes. Young girls also wear them for special dances.

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Title: Necklet
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Munyo
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1972-06
Collected By: J.Brown

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