Notes on the Gedamoch ceremonies among the Boran

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.

All must keep together and anyone breaking station is soundly beaten with the rhinoceros-hide whips which all are carrying.

All must keep together and anyone breaking station is soundly beaten with the rhinoceros-hide whips which all are carrying.