Ceremonial apron

1970

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A goat was skinned slowly and carefully so that the flesh doesn't stick on the skin. It is used during ceremonial occasions such as death funerals. Young men do not use it.

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Title: Ceremonial apron
Date Created: 1970
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Chieno
Community: Luo
Collection Date: 1976-08-22
Collected By: J.Kasagam

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