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This is a back skirt worn by married women. It is made from goatskin sewn together to make a design from the dark and light colors of the skin. The small panels are made of cow skin sewn in front at the lower edge.

Details

  • Title: Woman's back skirt
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Woman's back skirt
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Hide, Beads
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Abwo
  • Community: Turkana
  • Collection Date: 1970-05-30
  • Collected By: M.D.Gywnne

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