Armlets

1958

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wider armlet worn on the upper arm. Worn by young girls of twelve year onwards until they are married and afterwards at dances and special ceremonies. The beads are on "Muamba" thread.

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Title: Armlets
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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