Fertility Bracelet

1907

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Two iron bracelets made by a blacksmith from ironsand. Worn by men if she has trouble in conceiving or carry a child to full term. It was never sold in market but can be sold in exchange for one goat. The ceremony should take place early in the morning before the sun rises.

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Title: Fertility Bracelet
Date Created: 1907
Location: Kenya
Type: Fertility Bracelet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kisambo (Plural), Visambo (Singular)
Community: Logoli
Collection Date: 1971-01-26
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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