Three Nandi youths in seclusion attire after circumcision The older man is their mentor Nandi Hills Kenya East Africa
Three Nandi youths in seclusion attire after circumcision The older man is their mentor responsible for initiating them into the traditions of the tribe during this rite of passage The young men are still recovering from their circumcision operation All are wearing skins made from cow hide and carry staves The older man has a special headdress and a shield made from leather or cow hide His headdress is made of chains and decorated with cowrie shells and a piece of white fur from a Colobus monkey All have bare feet Kenya East Africa Nandi youths seclusion circumcision skin rite
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Location: Nandi Hills Kenya East Africa
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