Armlet

1943

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wider armlet with rubber spacers. Worn on the upper arm by older unmarried spacers. Worn on the upper arm by older unmarried girls when they dance to beautify them to be loved by young men who are not married. Made by the girls themselves.

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Details

Title: Armlet
Date Created: 1943
Location: Kenya
Type: Armlet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads, Leather
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Tukali
Community: Kamba (Kitui Group)
Collection Date: 1969-04-19
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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