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Woven bead armband with triangular design, woven with "Muamba" (Baobab) thread. It has a conus (ivua) shell at its centre. Sewn on with blue wool and covered with incised brass. Made by a male fundi and worn by girls just above the elbow "Itungwa". Also worn in circumcision ceremonies
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Details
- Title: Arm Band
- Location: Kenya
- Type: ArmBand
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Beads
- Photographer: Gibsphotography
- Local Name: Itero
- Community: Kamba (Kitui)
- Collection Date: 1971-11-03
- Collected By: Mutui Mutese
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