Plowman, C.H.F., 1919. Notes on the Gedamoch ceremonies among the Boran. Journal of the Royal African Society 18 (70): 114-121
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Black Rhino |
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Gedamoch ceremony among the Boran. Only the son of a past Gedamoch, and therefore a prospective Gedamoch himself, has the privilege of wearing the gutu, and then only after he has killed big game, viz. elephant, rhinoceros or giraffe. Prior to that he is a Ginda, and may not clean, con or oil his hair in any way.
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Notes on the Gedamoch ceremonies among the Boran
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