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Arm Band

1963

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is armband made from a piece of wood painted with red black and white paint. Surrounded by a piece of branch which has been spilt at one end so that the wearers arm can go through. Small pieces of stalk from Sorghum plant around the outer edge which is hollow so that the feathers can be stuck in.

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  • Title: Arm Band
  • Date Created: 1963
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Arm Band
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ithagu Ria Kwina
  • Community: Mbeere
  • Collection Date: 1971-09-27
  • Collected By: Jevasio Muciri
National Museums of Kenya

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