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Head Rest

1971-07-25

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Such small headrests made of "Lool"wood and covered in red ochre are made and used by morans.

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Title: Head Rest
Date Created: 1971-07-25
Location: Kenya
Type: Head Rest
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Koringa
Community: Njemps
Collection Date: 1971-07-27
Collected By: Jean Polown

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