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Necklace

1940

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace made of three rows of ostrich egg shells threaded on a an thread of barsul plant. The broken egg shell of an ostrich are collected and chipped using a stone by women. An awl is also used to make holes at the centre before threading is done. It is worn by old women during ceremonial occasions. These type of necklace was very rare in Tugen area and were unwilling to sell.

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  • Title: Necklace
  • Date Created: 1940
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Leather, Ostrich eggs, Aluminium & Chain
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Sim
  • Community: Tugen
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