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

Collections

Africa.

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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