Bracelet Item Number: Aj162 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Beaded bracelet with leather strap and snap closure at ends. Beads are black and red double rows bordered by single row of yellow.
History Of Use
Natural materials such as clay, shells, and ivory were used to make jewellery before trading with Europeans began in the 19th century. Bracelets that had leather were used for trading and selling purposes.
Item History
- Made in Kajiado, Kenya during 2001
- Collected by David Pokotylo during 2001
- Owned by David Pokotylo before October 1, 2001
- Received from David Pokotylo (Donor) on October 1, 2001
What
- Name
- Bracelet
- Identification Number
- Aj162
- Type of Item
- bracelet
- Material
- glass, leather skin, metal and fibre
- Overall
- height 1.9 cm, width 19.8 cm, depth 0.4 cm
Who
- Culture
- Maasai
- Field Collector
- David Pokotylo
- Previous Owner
- David Pokotylo
- Received from
- David Pokotylo (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kajiado, Kenya
When
- Creation Date
- during 2001
- Collection Date
- during 2001
- Ownership Date
- before October 1, 2001
- Acquisition Date
- on October 1, 2001
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- excellent
- Accession Number
- 2548/0007