Waist Belt

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Red and turquoise blue beads with decorated aluminium clamps and spacers. The beads strands are threaded on makonge(sisal) thread. It is made and worn by women not at home but when out walking for everyday use and for ceremonies.

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Title: Waist Belt
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads, Aluminium
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Tunda
Community: Giriama
Collection Date: 1969-01-28
Collected By: G.J.B

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