Neck ornament

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Neck ornament made and worn by women for dancing ndumuo. White, green, red, blue and yellow beads sewn on leather with three conus shell ornaments hanging on the front.

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Title: Neck ornament
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Local Name: Ikenye
Community: Kikuyu
Collection Date: 1970
Collected By: Gitau

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