Necklace

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace made of green glass beads shaped interspersed with sweet smelling roots from the swamp or river called nzua. Red and white beads at fastening which is made of small pieces of aluminium chain. It is made and worn by women and girls.

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Details

Title: Necklace
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Roots & Beads
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ndanga
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1971-11-03
Collected By: Muthi Mutese

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