Necklet

1950/1952

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Necklace of approximately four inches length of coiled copper and iron each separated by two old blue glass beads. It has a string which has a hide with a nut and bolt at one end. Made and worn by women in conjunction with a large coiled brass.

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Title: Necklet
Date Created: 1950/1952
Location: Kenya
Type: Necklet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Copper, Iron, Glass, Beads and Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ndoreyot
Community: Kipsigis
Collection Date: 1971-08-09
Collected By: Jean Polown

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