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Hand Ring

1952

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A hand ring made by a blacksmith from steel iron at "Kabelio" village (Marakwet). The iron is heated red hot and beaten on a metal with a hammer. It is made on request and worn by women on the hand as a ceremonial ring and given to them at marriage ceremonies.

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  • Title: Hand Ring
  • Date Created: 1952
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Hand Ring
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Steel Iron
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Mukurio
  • Community: Keiyo
  • Collection Date: 1976-07-16
  • Collected By: A.K Cheptum
National Museums of Kenya

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