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Wristlets of beads threaded on baobab fibre then sewn onto cowhide. Many coloured beads sewn into squares of colour usually three beads square. Has a semi-circle of leather with curving bead patterns. Both are opposite the fastening. It is worn on each wrist by men and women and made by men and women.
Details
- Title: Wristlets
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Wristlets
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Beads, Leather
- Photographer: GibsPhotography
- Local Name: Kinatta kia kwoko
- Collection Date: 1971-12
- Collected By: Jean Brown
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