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two Karamajong combs North Uganda

Posted by Eva Baby on March 6, 2015 at 2:53pm
The Karamajong people live similar to the Masai with their cattle. but in North Uganda, the combs are worn by men. Material is various metals.
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  • ingrid Langerak March 6, 2015 at 3:42pm

    Very impressive combs Eva, I love the color mix of the copper and iron and how well it is braided, Good collection item.

  • Eva Baby March 6, 2015 at 3:52pm

    thank you Ingrid. It seems I am getting more into the "hair decoration", also combs,, not only hairpins. It was not my Intention, but when These were offered to me and the Mursi wooden comb, I could not resist. (I also have two Afar wooden combs)

  • ingrid Langerak March 6, 2015 at 4:02pm

    I remember them, they were lovely.

  • Betty March 6, 2015 at 8:53pm

    Very unusual items, Eva! ( - I think I know your seller ;-))

  • Eva Baby March 6, 2015 at 9:54pm

    @thanks Betty!  

  • Lynn Ardent March 7, 2015 at 1:13am

    Stunning and impressive combs!

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