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Bracelet

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This small bracelet made by women from cow leather with a variety of tiny multi-coloured beads sewn on. The beads are normally sewn on a thread made from wild sisal however the one used was bought from a shop. The fiber was placed on the feets' big toe and rolled by twirling the hand and pulling. It is worn by young girls.

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  • Title: Bracelet
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Bracelet
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Hide & Beads
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Banyor
  • Community: Boni
  • Collection Date: 1969-09-22
  • Collected By: G.J.B
National Museums of Kenya

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