Colobus skin hat

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is an elder's dance hat of colobus monkey skin. The monkey was possibly killed by owner of the hat using poisoned arrow. All old men could wear hats like these at dances.

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Title: Colobus skin hat
Location: Kenya
Type: Colobus skin hat
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Colobus monkey skin
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Gituku
Community: Kikuyu
Collection Date: 1971-07-05
Collected By: R.Gramly

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