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Headdress

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Headdress in two parts. The first part is called ESOTA on which IKIORE, the second part, rests.The second part is made of black ostrich feathers on cowhide and sisal threads used for fastening. Elders use it at any time when attending minor ceremonies like beer parties and local gatherings.

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  • Title: Headdress
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Headdress
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Ostrich feathers
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ikiore
  • Community: Kuria
  • Collection Date: 1972-09-19
  • Collected By: S.M.Seba
National Museums of Kenya

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