Bracelets

1939

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two aluminium bracelets made by a Giriama craftsman from old cooking pot scraps.They were bought at the coast for one full honey container (Kithembe). Worn by old men as an ornament.

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Title: Bracelets
Date Created: 1939
Location: Kenya
Type: Bracelets
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminium
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Itanga
Community: Kamba
Collection Date: 1971-03-24
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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