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Arment(ostrich shell)

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Beads (Shell from ostrich eggs) on leather made by Kimoi,a woman aged 50. The eggshells were bought in 1967 from Turkana people who passed through Kamrock village looking for food. It is worn on the arm as a charm when the hand is weak. It is also worn by women for decoration.These types of beads are disappearing in the area.

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  • Title: Arment(ostrich shell)
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Ostrich eggshell,hide
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Lim
  • Community: Keiyo
  • Collection Date: 1976-07-12
  • Collected By: A.K. Cheptum
National Museums of Kenya

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