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Earrings

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Copper wire earrings coiled by "Kabon" (a woman). One pair is put on one ear. Worn by women mainly during ceremonial occasions e.g, seclusion, and traditional weddings.

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  • Title: Earrings
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Earrings
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Copper
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Chepkanet
  • Community: Marakwet
  • Collection Date: 1976-05-21
  • Collected By: S. Somjee and J.Kasagam
National Museums of Kenya

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