Leather and Animal Skin Processing

Erembe (Woman’s Hat)
An Erembe worn by OvaHimba women (ovakazendu) throughout their liveOogondo s. The hat shown here wa…
Leather and Skin as a Marker of Social Status
In all societies, clothing has been one way in which people show their wealth and status. Rules (sum…
Orupero (Cloak)
Worn by OvaHimba women (omukazendu). This example was made in 2020 by Ms Kajoo Muharukua. The leat…
Dsona (Ju/'Hoansi) //Ui`A (Naro)
This item is made out of leather skin from Damara Dik-Dik (/au in Ju/’Hoansi) (/hauu in Naro).The sk…
Leather Sandals
A picture of leather sandals which are part of the Nakambale Museum collection.