Bracelet

1948

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a narrow bracelet which imitates a watch. It is made of beads sewn on leather. Made and worn by unmarried women to make themselves look attractive.

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Title: Bracelet
Date Created: 1948
Location: Kenya
Type: Bracelet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather, Beads
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Rotio
Community: Taveta
Collection Date: 1970-01-15
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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