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1999.20.67

Six greyish-brown ostrich feathers, tied together with animal hide; used as hair ornament. [JC 6 7 1999]

1999.20.67

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Collection type
Object
Description
Six greyish-brown ostrich feathers, tied together with animal hide; used as hair ornament. [JC 6 7 1999]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Turkana Ngilukumong
Cultural groups
Turkana
Person
Field collector George Monbiot
Field collector Adrian Arbib
PRM source George Monbiot
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1993
Date collected
early 1993
Acquisition information
Donated: 1999
Materials and processes
Material Ostrich Feather Bird, Material Animal Hide Skin, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 360 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1999.20.67

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ritual and Ceremonial, Hair Ornament, Status Object

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