Karamojong Headdress
Tribe: Karamojong
Country: Uganda
Material: Clay, Hair and Feathers
Size: 16" x 19" x 9"
This headdress is based on an elaborate hairstyle worn by Karimojo men at traditionalist initiation ceremonies. Karimojo men are divided socially into age groups, which are associated with warrior status. When a boy or man is initiated into a new age set he shaves his head. When his hair has grown long again it is plastered with mud, which is painted and set with ostrich feathers. The mud cap and ostrich feathers are symbols of bravery and display his new status. The same process has been carried out to make this removable headdress, which is lined with human hair. |
