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1953.8.54.2

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]

1953.8.54.2

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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
Person: Field collector Paul Trevor William Baxter; PRM source Paul Trevor William Baxter
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1953
Date collected: 1951 - 1953
Acquisition information: Donated: 1953
Materials and processes: Material Metal, Process Moulded, Process Bent
Dimensions: Depth: max 6 mm, Diameter: max 72 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1953.8.54.2 Other numbers: 38

Search terms: Ornament, Arm Ornament