KENYA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A KIKUYU IVORY BRACELET
KENYA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A rare Kikuyu bracelet; together with various African pouches and adornments
4 in. (10 cm.) diameter

Provenance

The following item from this lot was loaned to the Sudan Government Museum on 30 April 1918 under the following description:
17. Nuer Armlet ivory.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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