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Post Circumcision Ornament
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".
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Details
- 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
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