Jingle Bells

1920

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Iron bells worn for dancing by both men and women. Also used by circumcised girls on the day they make their first public appearance after circumcision. Young children learning to work wear them and used during "Ribina" Ceremonies (dance for attracting rain). Also worn during funeral dances. Made by an ironsmith from scrap iron.

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Title: Jingle Bells
Date Created: 1920
Location: Kenya
Type: Jingle Bells
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Chindege (Plural), Endege (Singular)
Community: Gusii
Collection Date: 1969-06-05
Collected By: E.Ongesa

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