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Headdress

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a Headdress made of ostrich feathers and cow skin. It is sewn using leather thongs and has a leather strap to keep it in place when worn. It is worn by the maasai morans who have gone through circumcision.

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  • Title: Headdress
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Headdress
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Ostrich Feathers,Cowhide
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Community: Maasai
National Museums of Kenya

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