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Bracelets

1965

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two bracelets of aluminium. Each with a snake like end and a beautiful incised decoration. Made by a blacksmith by melting down old aluminium cooking pots.They were sold in the markets and also in their homes. Worn by women and girls to beautify their arms. Somali and Korokoro (upper pokomo group) wear them but are worn by the pokomo just right down the river. Made by a Bajun smith for the Pokomo.

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  • Title: Bracelets
  • Date Created: 1965
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Bracelets
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Aluminium
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Bira(Somali), Bir (Korokoro)
  • Community: Pokomo
  • Collection Date: 1969-07-03
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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