Object class: Sculpture (visual works) / Collector: University Research Expeditions Program / Loans: S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Wooden stick w/ round ends, accession number 5-13418, described as Kho-Khom., Kenya, Gob Uyam, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13418, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 102. File code: 1.7 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of Gayer tree- shaped with spear or knife by elders- smoothed with stone. Context of use: Used for protection to hit heads for fighting. Also for striking wild animals- usually kept in house. Made by expert elders. Description: Club- wood stick with large round ball at one end and small round ring at opposite end. L=51 cm. W=2 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.