Bracelet

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A wide aluminium bracelet armlet made by a blacksmith from old aluminium cooking pots which is melted down. Sold in the local markets and in homes. Worn by women purely as an ornament.

Details

Title: Bracelet
Location: Kenya
Type: Bracelet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminium
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Bira (Somali) Bir (Korokoro)
Community: Somali and pokomo
Collection Date: 1969-07-03
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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