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Wristlet

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a wristlet of different colored beads stranded on a wire. It was worn on the wrist by Mr. Lentiwa as an ornament. Normally it is supposed to be handed down to upcoming warriors but Mr. Lentiwa kept it for himself.

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  • Title: Wristlet
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Wristlet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Ilkatar
  • Community: Samburu
  • Collection Date: 1999-08-27
  • Collected By: John R. Buliyar
National Museums of Kenya

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