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Skirt

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Skirt made from goat skin by old men, rubbed with red ochre and treated with cow fat. It is used at dances by girls and married women.

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Title: Skirt
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Goat hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Igisirit
Community: Kuria
Collection Date: 1973-09-21
Collected By: S.Seba

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