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1953.8.54.1

Armlet, one of a pair. Made from white metal, that has been bent into a circle with both ends bent together, so that they are almost touching. Some tarnish present. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]

1953.8.54.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Armlet, one of a pair. Made from white metal, that has been bent into a circle with both ends bent together, so that they are almost touching. Some tarnish present. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Marsabit
Cultural groups
Boran
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1953
Date collected
1951 - 1953
Acquisition information
Donated: 1953
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Moulded, Process Bent
Dimensions
Diameter: max 72 mm, Depth: max 6 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.8.54.1 Other numbers: 38

Search terms: Ornament, Arm Ornament

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