Armlet

1958

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A smaller armlet worn on the lower arm. It is worn by young girls (12 Years onwards) until they are married and afterwards at dances and special ceremonies. The beads are on "Mnamba thread. It has jingling pendants (often cent coins).

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Title: Armlet
Date Created: 1958
Location: Kenya
Type: Armlet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mamba
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1968-02-04
Collected By: Jean Brown

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