Bracelet

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wide aluminium bracelet armlet. The end is rounded in cross section and undecorated cave for grooved terminals. The centre is flattened and with incised decoration. Made by a blacksmith from old aluminium cooking pots melted down. Worn by women purely as an ornament.

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Title: Bracelet
Location: Kenya
Type: Bracelet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminium
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Bira (Somali), Bir (Korokoro)
Community: Somali and Pokomo
Collection Date: 1969-07-03
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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