Amulet

AF2390

From: Kenya | British East Africa | Ukamba

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2390
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Kenya | British East Africa | Ukamba
Section African
Materials Fiber | Glass | Cowrie
Description

Small piece of hide decorated with cowries and glass beads. Worn by women for protection.

Length 4.3 cm
Width 2.9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Lawson S. Propst and William Wight, 1916

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