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Head band

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A circular leather head band decorated with white cowrie and blue, green and red coloured beads with a chain hanging loosely towards the edge. The beads, wire and chain were bought from a shop and the leather band cut from a cow hide. The band is worn round the head by girls being initiated during the ceremony and throughout the seclusion period.

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  • Title: Head band
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Leather & Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Esikira
  • Community: Maasai
  • Collected By: D.R.Nyenze
National Museums of Kenya

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