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Pokot Man with Clay and Feather Hair Bun, Kenya

Carol Beckwith

African Ceremonies

African Ceremonies
Friday Harbor, United States

For Pokot men hairstyles are symbols of status. This blue skullcap, called silop, is adopted by initiates at their coming-of-age ceremony. Thereafter, the silop designs become more elaborate as a man's social standing increases. Ostrich feathers and ostrich feather pom poms are added as popular additions.

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  • Title: Pokot Man with Clay and Feather Hair Bun, Kenya
  • Creator: Angela Fisher & Carol Beckwith
  • Location Created: Northern Kenya
African Ceremonies

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