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Armlet

1923

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Narrow circular aluminium armlet, made by a blacksmith from melted down from old aluminium cooking pots. Used and worn by young men when dancing a dance called "Mukinyo"to attract the girls. Was never sold for cash but might be exchanged for goats or chickens.

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  • Title: Armlet
  • Date Created: 1923
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Armlet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Aluminium
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Tuthuku
  • Community: Embu-Iruma Clan
  • Collection Date: 1969-11-29
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

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