Brass Coil Ornament

1949

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Brass coil ornament made by men and worn by women with lanyards. A round wire is hammered flat then coiled around, a piece of cylindrical stick is put while being hammered.

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Title: Brass Coil Ornament
Date Created: 1949
Location: Kenya
Type: Brass Coil Ornament
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Brass
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Community: Gusii
Collection Date: 1969-06-20
Collected By: E.Ongesa

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