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Objects from the Powell-Cotton collection assosciated with hair.
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Simple wooden hair pin with small carved head consisting of two conical shapes
Simple wooden hair pin with small carved head consisting of two conical shapes. [NSty 08/2021]
Plaited fibre decorated with pairs of small white beads.
Forehead band (omulame) of plaited fibre, decorated at intervals with pairs of small white beads. Fastened by tying. Worn by women.
Simple rectangular 'plaque' made of hair, braided string and brown substance
Simple rectangular 'plaque' made of hair, braided string and brown substance
Young woman with an omatela hairstyle
A young woman shown in profile. She has an omatela hairstyle.
Young woman with an omatela hairstyle
A close up shot of a young woman with an omatela hairstyle.
Young woman with an omatela hairstyle
A young woman is standing. She wears skirts, a thick leather belt and has an Omatela hairstyle.
Young woman with elende hairstyle
A young woman sits on the ground and looks directly at the camera
Young woman with an omatela hairstyle
A young woman with an Omatela hairstyle looks to her side. There is a tree in the background.
Young woman with elende hairstyle
A young woman sits on the ground, she is shown in profile. She is wearing skirts, leather belts and has an 'elende' hairstyle.
Young woman with elende hairstyle
A young woman bending over, possibly to show her hair clearly. She is wearing skirts, leather belts and has an 'elende' hairstyle.
Feminine Coiffure in Angola: Much-Adorned Girls of West Africa
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