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Crowning Necklace
Crowning Necklace
Crowning Necklace
DepartmentAfrica

Crowning Necklace

NameNecklace
Maker Umoja Uaso Women's Organization
CultureSamburu
Place madeKenya, Africa
MediumGlass, metal, rubber
Dimensions13 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 1 in. (34.2901 × 23.495 × 2.54 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of New Mexico Foundation Purchase. A.2017.57.4
Object numberA.2017.57.4
DescriptionMulti-colored beaded necklace with ornamented necklace "tongue" on one side with blue, black, and white stripes. Metal tassels with circular ends connected to "tongue."
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