Luo

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a headdress of blue and white beads interspersed in rows with cowrie shells Has an attached strap for tying on the chin. It is worn when visiting the homestead of in laws or very important neighborhood.

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Title: Luo
Location: Kenya
Type: Headdress
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leather, Beads
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Sumwat
Community: Luo
Collection Date: 1996-10-08
Collected By: Peter Mboya

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