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Hearst Museum object titled Headband, accession number 5-14234, described as Headband. "Slama'ng". Multi-colored, 6 strands of red, blue, and white glass beads (some of which are broken), thin leather bands placed at even intervals to hold strands together. Length 26 centimeters. Beading technique is called "hirit" (threading) "hutmo" (threading) "utut" (joining together). Worn by married women for decoration purposes.
Hearst Museum object titled Hoe, accession number 5-14194a,b, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Hoe, accession number 5-14192, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Hunting spear, accession number 5-14215a-c, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Knife, accession number 5-14191, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Knife, accession number 5-14190, described as Knife; long ovoid metal blade and wood handle, cylindrical shape. Iron blade bought from Barabaig blacksmith, wood of local ‘hare’i’ tree branch, but to shape, 1976. Metal blade purchased from specialists, handle made by men or boys. This piece made by Dosla. Used to cut grass, calabash, meat by men or women.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Mat, accession number 5-14188, no description available.
Hearst Museum object titled Mortar, accession number 5-14176, described as Kuner-Nanu- 'mortar for Vegetables', Tanzania, Mbulu district, Tango-Guwang, house of Daniel Qwanang (village chairman), Iraqw people. 5-14176, acc no. 3650. Orig. No. JC57. File code: 1.5 August 1, 1981. Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: Wood, local. Purchased in Mastcheda near Mbulu in 1973 from specialist. Context of use: Used by women and girls for grinding vegetables. Vegetables are placed in the mortar and ground with wood pestle. Owner is Martha, first wife of Daniel. Description: Mortar; wood, hourglass shaped with bowl and pedestal. Ht. 22 cm, Diam. 17 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Necklace, accession number 5-14229, described as Necklace. "Kwalasli". Red and blue glass beads. Length 41 centimeters. Beads imported from Arabs or Indians, purchased in Mbulu. Used by men and women, worn around neck and used for decoration. Owned by Matle, of Sule clan.
Hearst Museum object titled Necklace, accession number 5-14228, described as Necklace. "Kwatlatlir-isa" (neck decoration). Blue, red, and white glass beads on a leather band, with a button on one end. Length 27 centimeters, width 3.5 centimeters. Beads sewn onto cowskin. Hide is stripped, cleaned, and beads are sewn on. Context of use: used by young women as decoration during dances and other festive occasions; worn around neck with button in back.

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