"Mkufu Nzuri" Swahili for beautiful necklace
Steel, Glass Beads, and washers
36"x47"X7"
I recently traveled to the Massai Village in Tanzania on a MEDLIFE trip. I was deeply inspired by the vibrant culture and personalities I encountered. Being immersed into a very different, yet beautiful culture was eye opening. Each of the necklaces worn by the Masai women represent their lifestyle. Each color symbolizes a different aspect of their lives. I found a way to balance my culture and their culture by differentiating by the material I used. Steel is a heavy material, which serves as a counterpart to how the more jewelry and weight on the shoulders the Masai people wore, the greater pride and warrior-like theIr status is perceived. I created my own necklace to show my appreciation of their culture. I used pattern and color to demonstrate a sense of their customs. My necklace was made at a such an exaggerated scale to display their large and vibrant lifestyle to the viewer.
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