Wristlet

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a wristlet of different colored beads stranded on a wire . It was worn on the wrist by Mr. Lentiwa as an ornament. Normally it is supposed to be handed down to upcoming warriors but Mr. Lentiwa kept it for himself.

Details

Title: Wristlet
Location: Kenya
Type: Wristlet
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Ilkatar
Community: Samburu
Collection Date: 1999-08-27
Collected By: John R. Buliyar

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Africa Bag Fashion accessory Kenya Metal Samburu people Wire

Interested in Fashion?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

No, thanks

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Translate with Google

Google apps

Create a Mobile Website

View Site in Mobile | Classic