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Armlet

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is an armlet worn on the upper arm. It consist of three coils of aluminium wire joined at intervals by red,blue and green wool. The aluminium coils are made by a craftsman in metal work. It is worn by unmarried women when dancing.

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  • Title: Armlet
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Armlet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Milea
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1969-10-22
  • Collected By: E.J.B
National Museums of Kenya

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