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Start Over Media available image Function 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama Loans S1981-1982 #25: de Saisset Museum (Santa Clara Univ.) (December 11, 1981–April 1, 1982)
Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-13407, described as Oko- ceremonial strap., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13407, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 137. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Sheep skin Context of use: Made from skin of goat which is slaughtered on 5th night after a couple is married. Wife wears it during Soreo or Almado- wears it hanging across on shoulder. Man makes it for wife. Description: Apron- brown and black hide piece with row of cowrie shells on leather strap at top and double hanging straps each with metal bell and keys. Located in barrel. L=71 cm. W=34 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.
Hearst Museum object titled Bundle of twine, accession number 5-9890, described as Head band; string; twisted strands hung from sinew cord; several copper rings on end; smeared with fat; approx l. 22 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-2587, described as Yoruba 'Egungun' mask; whole head painted black; woman?; 12 1/2" high; represents [handwritten on card: the God] 'Eshu'. [handwritten on card: 31.75 cm]
Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-1785, described as Mask of Ngu ebibi. Per inventory 6/13/12, found with feather headdress labeled 5-1785b.
Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 5-1784, described as carved mask & horns. "beard
Hearst Museum object titled Necklace, accession number 5-13354, described as Bukhurcha- red beads., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13354, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 54. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Glass beads strung on string or strings of palm frond. Tied with strips of sheep skin. Put oil and fat on it. Context of use: Worn by married woman around neck over all other necklaces. During sleep it is turned around. Mother will give necklace to daughter who is married. Then she wears none or a small one- made by women. Description: Necklace- pile of many thin black strands bound in bacl in 3 sections with leather strips. Central, vertical column in front of red, oval glass beads. D=32.0 cm. H-10.0 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.
Hearst Museum object titled Woven rattle with seeds, accession number 5-1761, described as Rattle basket for dance (mekōre ye abok); 8" 20.32cm across Worn red around ankles

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