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Aluminium anklet

1978

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Pieces of aluminium cut from an old sufuria and beaten on a stone with the blunt side of an axe. It is coiled and worn by Lomebwa on both legs, three on the left and four on the right. These type of anklets are common among the Pokot, Tugen and Njemps.

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  • Title: Aluminium anklet
  • Date Created: 1978
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Aluminium
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Akwangetin
  • Community: Pokot
  • Collection Date: 1982-07-24
  • Collected By: A.K.Cheptum
National Museums of Kenya

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