Coat

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Coat made from monkey skin and cow skin. It is made by men and worn by them while in the forest doing hunting and gathering. Usually it is meant to confuse animals that it is one of them. Also worn during various ceremonies.

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Title: Coat
Location: Kenya
Type: Coat
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Monkey skin, cow skin
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Community: Ogiek

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