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CONTEMPORARY SAMBURU NECKLACE

Multi-colored necklace worn by women from Samburu in North-Central Kenya. Dominant colours are sky blue, orange, yellow, deep red and white with touches of green, black and white. The lower central part of the necklace is a miniature version of the Kenyan flag (red, white and green) which consists of a shield, criss-cross spears. The outer outline of the necklace is made of deep red, white and black beads, evenly spaced with three-quarters of the outline interwoven with metallic chains and sequins.

Artist: Salome Seremon, Kenya

Date of Production: August-September 2019

Place of Design: Kajiado, Kenya

Made in: Kajiado, Kenya

Woven wire and beads, metallic chains and sequins.

Access Number: SACHM94/687

Size: 33.02cm x 31.75cm

Museum: OwnYourCulture private collection

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