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Necklace
1949
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Necklaces made of cowrie shells thread on sisal and obtained from arab traders in return for labour. The necklaces are made and worn by older unmarried girls and young married women for dancing only.
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Details
- Title: Necklace
- Date Created: 1949
- Location: Kenya
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Cowrie shells & Sisal
- Photographer: GibsPhotography
- Local Name: Nguutu
- Community: Kamba
- Collection Date: 1969-03-11
- Collected By: Peter Nzuki
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