Leather cloak

1970

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Leather cloak made from sheep skin by nandi women and used by old men as a ceremonial costume. They are worn mainly when elders are conducting ritual rites such as initiation of boys.

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Title: Leather cloak
Date Created: 1970
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Sambutiet
Community: Nandi
Collection Date: 1999-02-14
Collected By: J.Kasagam

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