Armlet

Armlet made with conus shells as a central ornament and glass and plastic beads. Not made by the Kitui Kamba because they do not use these vivid dark colours.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
196/2007/26
Category
Ethnography
Collection Class
Personal ornament
Collection Area Region
E
Material
glassvegetable fibreanimal hideconus shellmetal wool yarn
Common Name
armlet
Simple Name
armlet or wristlet
Production Country
Kenya

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armlet or wristlet