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Headdresses
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
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.
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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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