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Headband

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

These are headbands of red and blue beads strung on sisal strings which end with leather from both sides. It is given to girls by future husbands or boyfriends who make them. Used by circumcised girls during different ceremonies especially for dancing. Young women can wear several at once.

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  • Title: Headband
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Headband
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Community: Endo
  • Collection Date: 1974-05
  • Collected By: Jean Brown
National Museums of Kenya

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