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A single bead string bought from a local shop and strung on twinned fiber string. It is worn on the waist by girls for beauty. This particular one was worn by Inkabiyei Saas and was prepared for her by her mother Sunkayon Ilmalamai Saas.

Details

  • Title: Waist bead
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Iriti dabar
  • Community: Rendille
  • Collection Date: 1997-06-15
  • Collected By: John Rigano Buliyar

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