Metal Bone Belt

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a belt made to resemble dik dik bone belt. The metal strip is cut into lengths, holes drilled by twisting iron rod between hands. It is threaded with beads on to a string bands. It is worn by girls and women.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Metal Bone Belt
Location: Kenya
Type: Metal Bone Belt
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron, Beads
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Ngakoyo
Community: Turkana
Collection Date: 1970-06-06
Collected By: M.D Gwynne

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Africa Bone Iron Kenya Metal Turkana people