Vintage Maasai hand made beaded head piece jewelry from Kenya Africa - Rare

Description

I purchased this vintage handmade Maasai head piece from a recent Maasai bride at one of the Maasai villages in the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya, Africa.  The bride had her head shaved and this beautiful beaded head piece on her head.  I asked her if I could purchase the piece and she agreed to sell it to me - all of my Maasai beadwork items are items that the Maasai were wearing because I know that they make the very best pieces to wear themselves.  I have included photos of the head piece on a wood carving that I have displayed it on, the wood carving is not included in this sale, however the wood carvings are listed for sale.  The measurements are 17 1/2 inch around by 2 1/4 inches tall, it is one piece and does not open up to wear as a necklace.  Please take time to review the photos provided with this listing, we provide several, as they are intended to serve as part of the items description.  Please email us with questions prior to bidding/purchasing--all sales are final.  WE SECURELY PACKAGE OUR ITEMS, IT WILL BE THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PURSUE AND CONCLUDE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OF DAMAGE DIRECTLY WITH THE POST OFFICE OR SHIPPING COMPANY, WE WILL PROVIDE THE INSURANCE RECEIPT AS APPLICABLE--PURCHASE OF THIS ITEM SIGNIFIES FULL UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE POLICY LISTED ABOVE.  PAYMENT BY PAYPAL ONLY--I SHIP ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES.