Waist Belt

1973

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Waist Belt made of cow skin, stitched with rows of cowrie shells and leather thronging or fibre. Made by women and worn only by circumcised women during ceremonious occasions.

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Title: Waist Belt
Date Created: 1973
Location: Kenya
Type: Waistbelt
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Beads, Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Lopa
Community: Orma
Collection Date: 1975-11-30
Collected By: J.Kasagam

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