Iron armlet Kenya

Iron armlet
Iron armlet

Custodian: University of Glasgow Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery

Reference: GLAHM E.1936.59/1

This iron armlet or leglet is of Maasai origin. Such bracelets can indicate marital status, the number and age of children, and position in the community.

Maker: not known

Materials: iron

Dimensions: diameter 83mm