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Neck Ornament
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
This is a neck ornament of cowrie shells and beads sewn onto cowhide. It is made by women for wearing only on special ceremonies-when her male child is married.
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Details
- Title: Neck Ornament
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Neck Ornament
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Cowrie shell, Beads, Chain
- Photographer: GibsPhotography
- Local Name: Semuet
- Community: Kipsigis
- Collection Date: 1971-08-09
- Collected By: Jean Brown
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