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1937.34.17

Conical cap of hide covered with cowries & beads, with side flaps, worn by old men.

1937.34.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Conical cap of hide covered with cowries & beads, with side flaps, worn by old men.
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Kavirondo
Cultural groups
Luo
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1936
Date collected
1936
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Cowrie Shell, Material Bead, Process Covered
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.34.17

Search terms: Clothing Headgear, Status, Hat

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