Armlet

1923

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Narrow circular aluminium armlet, made by a blacksmith from melted down from old aluminium cooking pots. Used and worn by young men when dancing a dance called "Mukinyo"to attract the girls. Was never sold for cash but might be exchanged for goats or chickens.

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Details

Title: Armlet
Date Created: 1923
Location: Kenya
Type: Armlet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminium
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Tuthuku
Community: Embu-Iruma Clan
Collection Date: 1969-11-29
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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