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Armlet

1958

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A smaller armlet worn on the lower arm. It is worn by young girls (12 Years onwards) until they are married and afterwards at dances and special ceremonies. The beads are on "Mnamba thread. It has jingling pendants (often cent coins).

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  • Title: Armlet
  • Date Created: 1958
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Armlet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Mamba
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1968-02-04
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
National Museums of Kenya

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