Leg Band

1950

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a leg band of ornaments worn by girls when they have been circumcised. Made by the girls themselves and as to indicate that they have been circumcised and are ready to get married to the men. The fibre is from the "Ihano"tree.

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Title: Leg Band
Date Created: 1950
Location: Kenya
Type: Leg Band
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Fibre, Cowrie Shells
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Naria Ya Maghu
Community: Taveta
Collection Date: 1970-01-15
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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