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Chest Band

1955

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

One row of cowrie shells sewn vertically onto a narrow strip of cowhide. Made and worn by women as wedding ornaments, worn over one shoulder across the chest and under the other arm. Made by Kobilo Chelimo as a ceremonial ornament.

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  • Title: Chest Band
  • Date Created: 1955
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Chest Band
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Cowrie Shells, Cowhide
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ngarian
  • Community: Tugen
  • Collection Date: 1982-07-27
  • Collected By: A.K Cheptum
National Museums of Kenya

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