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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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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