Gunfura: Indigenous Hair Style of Karrayyu men of Oromo, Ethiopia

Bekelcha KL and Sefera AE

Published on: 2024-01-19

Abstract

This study deals with men's indigenous hairstyle known as Gunfura. It is what uniquely belongs to Karrayyu men. The focus of this study is to examine how Gunfura can be created, the symbolic meanings associated with the 'Gunfura' hairstyle, and some tips for maintaining and caring for the 'Gunfura' of the Karrayyu hairstyle. To achieve these objectives, both primary and secondary data were used. For this purpose, I used in-depth interviews via phone. with Abba Gada, Yuuba, journalists, and researchers. In such a manner, data were presented in a qualitative type. The result of the study showed that hairstyles often hold cultural significance and can represent various aspects of identity, spirituality, or social status within a community.