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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 Bag, accession number 5-13438, described as Goat skin bag; sides sewn together with leather. White on one side; white and black on the other. Trapezoidal in shape with a twisted fiber tie.

Hearst Museum object titled Ball on a wooden stick, accession number 5-13421, described as Kho-Khom-Ki-Han-Ja =. club of gum., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13421, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 127. File code: 1.7 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Gum of Ramo tree which is rounded onto stick and then boiled and shaped. Wood handle from Mula Hanyo tree. Context of use: For protection- hitting wild animals or enemy. Made and used by boys and warriors. Description: Club- wood stick with black gum ball at end. L=45 cm. W=6.0 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bead ornament w/ metal fringe, accession number 5-13374, described as Kuni., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13374, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 42. File code: 5.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Bark of arge tree and roots of Hoonde tree crushed and put inside a small piece of goat skin. Sew it closed and decorate. Context of use: Worn by warriors (and unmarried girls??) attached to bottom of a necklace. Made by girls for their boyfriends. Description: Amulet- round ball with 4 vertical double rows of small orange beads between multiple horizontal rows of black beads- protrusion on top with white, green and red beads and chain with 2 aluminum discs hanging from bottom. L-6cm. W-2cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 5-13378, described as Koro., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13378, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 41d. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Camel bell- wood of Bubunto tree or Khasa tree bone clappers tied on with strip of cowhide & woven fiber Context of use: Hangs around camel's neck so clappers (ilmo) swings length wise making one sound when animal moves and a different sound when only head is moving- special men made these and are paid with a goat or 10 shillings. Description: Bell- wood; trapezoid shape with 2 bone clappers and cloth handle tied through 2 holes on each side of top. L-18 cm. W-10 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 5-13431, described as Dam., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13431, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 118. File code: 5.4 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Steel Context of use: Making jingle noise on Oko. Worn on leather strap of Oko. Used by married women. Made by blacksmith. Description: Bell- metal- one clapper, ring at top. L=8 cm. W=3.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 5-13337, described as Sab-i-mata., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13337, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 120. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Brass coils attached to cowhide to which are sewn beads which are strung on sinew. Context of use: Headband with brass earrings worn by married women mad by women worn over head- earrings hang in front of ears. Description: Headband and earrings-leather band with central row of oval orange beads and two outer rows of small alternating red and gren beads. 2 pieces of thick brass wire coiled at each end. L=46 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

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 Bracelet, accession number 5-13344, described as Sap- armband., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13344, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 105. File code: 3.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Multi colored beads strung on sinew then sewn on to a cowhide band. Context of use: Worn on upper arm above elbow by warriors. Made by girls for boyfriends- adjustable fastener. Description: Armband; rows of small bads attached to leather band, (1 orange, 2 blue, 1 white, 2 rd, 1 green), with central button pendant. W. 11 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13326, described as Gadar., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13326, acc no. 3332. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Brass Context of use: Worn by married women only on forearm or upper arm for decoration Description: Bracelet; brass, coiled cylinder; H=9cm; W=6cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.