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Skirt

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A woman skirt made from calfskin with iron beads made by a blacksmith. It is worn on the back for everyday use. The women rub the skin in between the hands or over a piece of wood to soften it. It is finished off by applying with red ochre mixed with cow fat.

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  • Title: Skirt
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Hide, Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Ikithirit
  • Community: Kuria
  • Collection Date: 1968-09-20
  • Collected By: E.J.B
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