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Monkey skin headdresses made by men and worn by male dancers. The colobus monkey skins are attached to a frame made of leaves with a band of silver brocade at base, red and orange print at back. It is used at funeral and weddings.

Details

  • Title: Headdresses
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Headdress
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Monkey skin
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Induviri
  • Community: Logoli
  • Collection Date: 1971-01-26
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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