British East Africa. 1902-03. Vol 1. 147. Kilim Fighting Men. This is showing variety in shield design and construction.

British East Africa. 1902-03. Vol 1. Binoc III. 178. Two Men. This is a good example of scarification, as well as head dress and body ornamentation.

British East Africa. !902-03. Vol 1. FCCIII 0.0. Baker and Major Powell-Cotton. In this picture Baker and Major Powell-Cotton rest surrounded by various accessories, drinking wine. Baker shot for Major Powell-Cotton, collecting specimens on his behalf. This is one of the few photographs of the two together in hunting clothes. They appear in other pictures dressed immaculately. This picture has not been cropped as it shows the original handwritten labelling, that is not present on many of the photos.

British East Africa. 1902-03. Vol 1.FCCIII.4 Maj Powell-Cotton Resting. . Simply an example of how the Major lived whilst on an expedition.

British East Africa. 1902-03. Vol 1. Binoc III. 106.Mumias Market. Here again a less than usual posed picture, showing hair styles and body ornamentation, as well as the activity in the market. Note the lady on the left pointing directly at the camera.

British East Africa. 1902-03. Vol 1. 119. Mumias. Okero. Medicine Man. Cowerie shells get everywhere! This man exhibits elaborate and striking costume.

British East Africa. 1902-03. Vol 1. 117. Mumias. Kakumega. Forking and Hoeing. Two aspects of this picture are of interest. The scarification on the woman and the method of working the ground. Both male and female are involved in this activity.

British East Africa. 1902-03. Vol 1.146. Kilim.Two Women. Shows dress and necklaces, body ornamentation. Also features young baby in sling. Note bangles on arms and pad on head for carrying water pot.

British East Africa. 1902-03 Vol 1. 171. Dodinga. Group of Men And Women.This group of people potrtray scarification, on both the man and the woman to the left, as well as showing the man and the seated person wearing wigs.

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