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Leg Ornament
National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Leg ornament worn just below the knee so that it sticks out like a frill. Worn particularly for dances only by Idika (girls between circumcision and marriage) and Mwiki young married women who have not yet given birth. This particular leg ornament is bought from a young Idika.
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Details
- Title: Leg Ornament
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Leg Ornament
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Beads, Leather
- Photographer: Gibsphotography
- Local Name: Cogici
- Community: Tharaka
- Collection Date: 1968-04-15
- Collected By: Jean Brown
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