Lot 0162

African Karamajong Headdress and Hide Apron, Kenya/Uganda, Mid 20th C.

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African Karamajong Headdress and Hide Apron, Kenya/Uganda, Mid 20th C.

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Description

African Karamajong Headdress and Hide Apron , Kenya/Uganda, Mid 20th C. Headdress: Earth, resin, pigment and human hair. Provenance: collected by earlier owner in Uganda, 1978; expat Kenya collection, Ex California collection. Size: 9.5'' x 7'' x 8'' (24 x 18 x 20 cm). Hide Apron. Size: 8.5'' x 11'', (22 x 28 cm). Private West Coast USA collection.

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African Karamajong Headdress and Hide Apron, Kenya/Uganda, Mid 20th C.

Name: African Karamajong Headdress and Hide Apron, Kenya/Uganda, Mid 20th C.
SKU: 170989882
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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Starting Price $300

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