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Front Aprons

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a small goatskin front aprons decorated with charcoal, red ochre, cowrie shells and beads. It is made of lots of seraps of goatskin leftover from making skirts sewn of goatskin together. It is made by the mothers of girls and worn by girls when ready for marriage circumcision.

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  • Title: Front Aprons
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Front Aprons
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Leather, Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ngala
  • Community: Samburu
  • Collection Date: 1971-04-10
  • Collected By: E.J.B
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