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Bead Belts

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a belt of a cowhide decorated with blue, white, red, dark blue and orange beads on sisal threads. It is made by craftsmen and used by men and women when dancing. The belt is made of two cowhides joined together.

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  • Title: Bead Belts
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Bead Belt
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Kimata
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1972-05
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