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Iron Bracelet

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a very old iron bracelet made by men from iron sand melted and beaten into shape. Worn by head men of the village until death, it is then passed on to the favourite son who then becomes the head of the village.

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  • Title: Iron Bracelet
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Iron Bracelet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Iron
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Shioiri
  • Community: Abaluyia
  • Collection Date: 1971-04-17
  • Collected By: Wilson
National Museums of Kenya

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