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Hearst Museum object titled Head rest, accession number 5-13138, described as Barki., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13138, acc no. 3174. File code: 4.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood from the Jamagi tree Context of use: Often carried as a stool; made and used by men for supporting the neck during sleep; (also sometimes see them used as portable stools). When owner dies it is given to his son. Most made now traded or sold to the Somali- a frequent design is the Islamic knot. Description: Head rest/stool- wood, circular base, bow shaped, thin horizontal section with two broad thin support pieces carved on the exterior with geometric designs of concentric squares. Pyramids and zig-zag lines; small chips out of horizontal sections on both sides L. 16 cm. w. 16 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Hoe, accession number 5-14192, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Hollow horn (antelope?), accession number 5-13409, described as Ilah-Ti-Golcha= tooth of warhog., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13409, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 26b. File code: 5.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Tusk of warthog- use one found Context of use: Charm- it is lucky to find and is used when someone is sick. Is placed on painful area and rubbed. Helps to heal pain- can be used on oneself. Description: Charm- curbed, dark brown tusk. Located in barrel. L=15 cm. W= 3.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Hollow horn (rhino?), accession number 5-13442, described as Gasi-Kobnan., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13442, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 28. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Horn of cow with small hole pierced at end by an awl. Context of use: Used to reduce swelling of a wound. Place over affected area and press until edges pierce skin, suck on it and draw blood out though small hole in end. Special people called Do-Ko-Be do this procedure. Made by man or woman. Description: Cupping horn = top of cow horn; black. Located in barrel. L=12 cm. W-5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Ivory tusk, accession number 5-13413, described as Ir-Ti-Hah-Ru= ivory of Hahru tree., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13413, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 20c. File code: 5.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Ivory Context of use: See field notes Description: Charm- ivory; phallus shape with split shaft. Dark brown and natural color. Located in barrel. L=12 cm. W=5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Jug, accession number 5-13318a-c, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Jug and lid, accession number 5-13315a,b, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Knife, accession number 5-13382, described as War-han., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13382, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 73. File code: 1.9 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Metal blade with wood or leather handle. Context of use: Used by men or women for slaughtering animals, cutting meat etc. Made by blacksmith Description: Knife- metal blade with rounded bas and wood handle. L-27 cm. W- 3.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Knife and sheath, accession number 5-13133a,b, described as Knife (a) and sheath (b). Knife with bone(?) handle inlaid with two darker bands and brass tip. Dark skin sheath with incised geometric designs and belt hook. Knife 29cm. x 4.5 cm. Sheath 8.5cm x 5cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Knife and sheath, accession number 5-13441a,b, no description available.

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