Armlets

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two coiled aluminium wire armlets. Worn by women above the elbow. Made at Kilibasi from aluminium trade wire. One informant said the wearers coil themselves and another informant said that a male expert coils them for them

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Title: Armlets
Location: Kenya
Type: Armlets
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminum
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Marsa
Community: Endo (Marakwet)
Collection Date: 1968-12-28
Collected By: Jean Brown

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