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Beaded cape

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@ Tubman African American Musuem

Description

Beaded cape created by the Maasai people of Kenya.A Maasai woman's beaded cape or skirt is called olekesanna. It is made of goat or sheepskin and decorated with colored glass beads. These capes are worn by women after marriage.Promised gift (anonymous donor) to the Tubman African American Museum.

Record Contributed By

Tubman African American Musuem

Record Harvested From

Digital Library of Georgia