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Native fashions of Kenya, East Africa
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Native fashions of Kenya, East Africa
Native fashions of Kenya (then a British colony), East Africa -- a Kikuyu man of the Nairobi district (top left) with a stretched earlobe; a Masai man (top right) with buffalo headdress and plaited hair; a Masai woman (bottom left) with heavy rings on her earlobes and round her neck, and bangles on her arms; and a Kikuyu warrior (bottom right) with a stretched earlobe. Date: 1922
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1. Title: "Native Fashions of Kenya: A Glimpse into the Traditional Attire and Body Modifications of the Kikuyu and Masai People in the 1920s" 2.. This photograph, taken in 1922 during Kenya's British colonial era, showcases the unique and intriguing traditional fashions and body modifications of two prominent ethnic groups in East Africa: the Kikuyu and Masai. 3. Top Left: The Kikuyu man from the Nairobi district is depicted with a distinctive elongated earlobe, a common practice among the Kikuyu people. This form of body modification was believed to signify maturity and status within their community. 4. Top Right: The Masai man proudly wears a buffalo headdress and plaited hair, symbolizing his warrior status and connection to the natural world. The Masai people are renowned for their distinctive appearance, which includes elongated earlobes and labrets. 5. Bottom Left: A Masai woman is captured in this image, adorned with heavy earlobe plugs, neck rings, and bangles on her arms. These ornaments were essential elements of Masai women's traditional attire, representing their beauty, wealth, and social standing. 6. Bottom Right: The Kikuyu warrior also appears in the photograph, displaying an elongated earlobe. The Kikuyu people have a rich cultural heritage, and body modifications like this were integral to their identity and social structure. 7. This photograph offers a fascinating window into the past, showcasing the diverse and captivating traditional practices of the Kikuyu and Masai people in Kenya during the 1920s. Despite the passage of time, it serves as a reminder of the resilience and vibrancy of African cultures that continue to thrive today.
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