Neckpiece

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Neck piece made of red and green cloth with buttons sewn all over by women at Ngomeni. It is worn by the women leaders who beat drums at midnight while dancing.

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Title: Neckpiece
Location: Kenya
Type: Neck piece
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Cloth
Photographer: Gibs Photography
Local Name: Kithatithat kya munse
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1972-03-23
Collected By: Mutui

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