Maasai/Kenya

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1 2010.17.126 Necklace 'bib' or 'choker' style necklace of small opaque and translucent beads strung together in intricate patterns-similar to (smaller) 2010.17.127 with exception of the ends and 'X' pattern. Along the top of the piece are a series of orange triangles separated by yellow/green 'X' pattern, below is a border row of the translucent green beads then a cascading pattern of the genetic style pattern in green and yellow beads-the ends trail off into singular rows of green translucent beads secured by a large white bead at each end and a small yellow bead to close off, straps are strands (4) of orange beads which fasten around the neck with loose strings at ends 2010.17.126 (Necklace) image
2 2010.17.127 Necklace 'Choker' or 'bib' style necklace of small opaque plastic or glass beads strung on white thread in intricate patterns of contrasting colors and geometric patterns. A diamond shape is repeated at the top of the necklace in which red and yellow diamonds are repeated along with 3 blue and one green diamond. Beneath this a 4 layer design in red white black yellow cascade down the throat area in a sort of DNA looking structure, ending with white beads that trail off the ends of the necklace straps for securing the necklace are white beaded strands with loose thread at the ends(4). 2010.17.127 (Necklace) image