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Headband made and worn by a mother of girl being circumcised. It is made of ostrich eggshell beads sewn onto cowhide thong with a pendant from cowrie shells and beads.

Details

  • Title: Head band
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Hide & Ostrich eggshell
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Tenda
  • Community: Pokot
  • Collection Date: 1971-03-01
  • Collected By: Siater Fatima

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