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Skin cape

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Leopard skin cape which is used during a wedding by the groom for jumping on special occasions by initiated men.

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Title: Skin cape
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Leopard skin
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kalache
Community: Pokot
Collection Date: 1974-08-01
Collected By: Jean Brown

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