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1953.8.59

Bracelet, made from an iron core with a length of copper alloy twisted around the bracelet. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]

1953.8.59

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bracelet, made from an iron core with a length of copper alloy twisted around the bracelet. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]
Long description
Bracelet, made from an iron core with a length of copper alloy twisted around the entirety of the bracelet. The two ends of the bracelet culminate with the metal being bent back on itself with the two ends just meeting to create a full circle. [ASh [OPS move] 7/11/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Marsabit
Cultural groups
Boran
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1951
Date collected
1951
Acquisition information
Donated: 1953
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Twisted
Dimensions
Depth: max 7 mm, Diameter: max 72 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1953.8.59 Other numbers: 43

Search terms: Ornament, Arm Ornament