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Strings of beads

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Five single strands of bead made and worn by girls after circumcision around the waist for dancing. One is made of green beads with small cowrie shells strung between other blue, pink, red and orange beads.

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  • Title: Strings of beads
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Mugathi
  • Community: Kikuyu
  • Collected By: E.J.B
National Museums of Kenya

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