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Ceremonial Ornaments
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
This is a ceremonial ornament made from serape iron and goatskin from a blacksmith of Chesegon. Used by girls who out of their seclusion. They move with this ornaments as a bell that chases away any evil thing that may come their way. Each circumcised girl had their own.
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Details
- Title: Ceremonial Ornaments
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Ceremonial Ornaments
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Iron, Leather
- Photographer: Gibsphotography
- Local Name: Karina-Kachesom
- Community: Endo
- Collection Date: 1978-04-03
- Collected By: S.Somjee and J.Kasagam
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