Cowrie Belt

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a belt of cowrie shells sewn on cowhide. The leather is made by men and shells sewn on by women. It is worn by newly married women during circumcision ceremonies.

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Title: Cowrie Belt
Location: Kenya
Type: Cowrie Belt
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads, cowrie shell
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Kiendu
Community: Imenti
Collection Date: 1971-09-08
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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