Maasai Beaded Leather Cape Olekesana Kenya
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SKU
109019
Special Price
$198.00
Regular Price
$350.00
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$18.98
| Brand | Unbranded |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Cape |
| Country of Origin | Kenya |
| People | Maasai |
| Materials | leather, beads, pigment |
| Approximate Age | 20th century |
| Overall Condition | Good to fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. |
| Damage/Repair | Holes, creases; see pictures for details. |
A magnificently beaded piece. Olekesana is a womans cape from the Maasai. It is made of goatskin or sheepskin decorated with beads on the surface. some of them may have a particular design for a specific category of wearer. The skirt is embellished with ochre Such skirts were as garments and part of married women dress. Such capes would be worn by women from the day they would get married until their death. These capes/skirts can still be seen worn by women during important ceremonies.