Armlet

Woven armband that is secured to the arm with grass fibre. Worn by girls and unmarried women, particularly during competition dances between adjoining villages. The beadwork is designed to make its wearer look more attractive.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
196/2007/12
Category
Ethnography
Collection Class
Personal ornament
Collection Area Region
E
Material
glassvegetable fibre
Common Name
armlet
Simple Name
armlet
Production County
Kitui area of Ukambani
Production Country
Kenya
Production Year High
1971

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armlet