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Circles of small red and white beads worn on the head. The hair is shaved except for a wide circular tuft on the crown. The headband is worn encircling the hair by girls and young married women for dancing. At centre of the head on the hair a feather is placed.

Details

  • Title: Headband
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Wanyua kwa kithuku
  • Community: Kamba
  • Collection Date: 1969-01-20
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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