Loading

Post Circumcision Ornament

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is part of a set of post circumcision ornaments worn by girls when they have been circumcised. Made by the girls themselves and are to indicate that they have been circumcised and therefore "ready for men".

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Post Circumcision Ornament
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Post Circumcision Ornament
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Cowrie shells
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Naria ya maghu
  • Community: Taveta
  • Collection Date: 1970-01-15
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki
National Museums of Kenya

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites