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Maasai Warrior with Ostrich-Feather Headdress
Carol Beckwith1995
African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States
A Maasai warrior displays his beaded headdress with ostrich feathers, called enkuraru. This may be worn by warriors who have not killed a lion. Originally, it was worn during raids and wars to
give psychological advantage by its added height, but now it is used only for major ceremonies and dances.
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- Title: Maasai Warrior with Ostrich-Feather Headdress
- Creator: Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
- Date: 1995
- Location: Kenya
- Copyright: copyright Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher
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