Hand Ring

1952

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A hand ring made by a blacksmith from steel iron at "Kabelio" village (Marakwet). The iron is heated red hot and beaten on a metal with a hammer. It is made on request and worn by women on the hand as a ceremonial ring and given to them at marriage ceremonies.

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Title: Hand Ring
Date Created: 1952
Location: Kenya
Type: Hand Ring
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Steel Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Mukurio
Community: Keiyo
Collection Date: 1976-07-16
Collected By: A.K Cheptum

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