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Hearst Museum object titled Bow, accession number 5-13395, described as Gay ben he net., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13395, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 70c. File code: 1.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Bow made from wood of any local tree- bow strings, tendon Context of use: Used for hunting Description: Bow- wood bow with string knotted at both ends and twice in middle. l=116 cm. W=6.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Spear, accession number 5-15439, described as Spear: wood, with 31.6 cm. iron point hafted to shaft, secured by leather wrapping; shaft tapered at bottom and weighted with two iron ferrules and one aluminum coiled spring. Used for hunting elephants and enemies. Length 168.2 cm. Diameter (at center) 1.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Spear, accession number 5-15438, described as Spear: wood, with 44.5 iron point hafted to shaft, secured by leather wrapping; shaft tapered at bottom and weighted by two iron ferrules and one coiled spring; Length 184.3 cm. Diameter (at center) 1.8 cm. Broken and repaired.

Hearst Museum object titled Spear and blade cover, accession number 5-13393a-d, described as 3 piece spear and blade cover