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Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13300, described as Bowl., Kenya, Logologo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13300, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of Bubunte tree leather straps made from goat skin (can use other soft wood) Context of use: Used by men and boys for collecting blood from goats- blood is mixed with milk and drunk when milk is scarce during dry season- special arrow shot in jugular and bowl is placed underneath for collection (made by women?) Description: Bowl; wood; round with flat bottom; two opposing leather straps lip; H 12cm; W 14cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-14175, described as Impe- 'winnower'., Tanzania, Mbulu district, Murray, Hhay-Ombay clan, owner Jacob Tluway, Iraqw people. 5-14175, acc no. 3650. Orig. No. RK-7. File code: 1.5 July 31, 1981. Collector: Kirby. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: Made by Qamnas Tarra in Etlawe in 1968. Hard wood carved with adze. Context of use: Used by women for winnowing. Held in both hands, scoop and poured from above. Description: Bowl; shallow wooden rectangular bowl used for winnowing. L. 36 cm, W. 15.5 cm, Ht. 6 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13309, described as Marub., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13309, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Meda plant, Ergeg plant rim Context of use: For milking camels and pouring milk in front of house at night during prayer ceremony called sadakha ...men or women. First born child can't do it until marriage---where others can. (see 5-13310) Description: Basket, deep bowl shape; coiled basketry (masked by dirt); leather strap around circumference. h.14.5e.diam. 23.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-14177, described as Qatari- "cooking bowl"., Tanzania, Mbulu district, Murray, Hhay-Fisso(?) clan, owner-Martha, Iraqw people. 5-14177, acc no. 3650. Orig. No. AS1. File code: 1.5 July 31, 1981. Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: Clay from Khady, shaped by hand, smoothed with pebble, fired in covered put for about 4 hours. Context of use: Used by women for cooking vegetables, made by women. Description: Bowl; ceramic with lip. Diam. 13 cm, Ht. 8 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13424, described as Khure., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13424, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 13. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Woven from fibers of Ergeg plant (the warp) with sisal-the weft which goes around kneb is made of goat hide. Context of use: Made by mother or sister of man, who wants to marry who gives it to his bride. Put camel milk inside and place it on roof of house for 4 days. On 5th day slaughter goat-pour milk in front of house and say prayers. Description: Cup- woven basket cone shape, hardened with charcoal and dirt. Located in barrl. L=19 cm. W=18 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bucket, woven, accession number 5-13654, described as OKOLE- "big, wide mouthed"., Kenya; Gob Dogo (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13654, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 37. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: ERGG fiber woven; braided ERGEG fiber handle. Context of use: Made by married women and girls from 7yr+ used for milking cows and collecting blood from cows and both are drunk directly from OKOLE. *Also used to transfer milk into KUL, MADAL. Usually used by women in the Gob (village), however at the FOR (grazing area for animals) milk is milked by girls or warriors into the OKOLE. Description: Bucket; woven; with vertical ridges, 3 circular strands near mouth; braided handle H=27 cm. Mouth diameter 18cm x 16cm. Base diameter 21cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #JC 37 (JC4)

Hearst Museum object titled Ceramic jar, accession number 5-14251, described as dahaung. container for beer, liquor, water, other liquids; damaged

Hearst Museum object titled Ceramic vessel, accession number 5-13110, described as Tuker., Kenya, Mangai, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13110, acc no. 3174. File code: 5.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood of Wa-Tar tree hollowed out from bottom hole. Context of use: Used by older men and women for carrying tobacco. Description: Tobacco bottle- wood; round bottom, narrow neck with lip. Rag stopper cylindrical side protrusion; plugged hole in the bottom; h. 10 cm d. 6 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Gorud bowl, accession number 5-13084, described as Focho., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August 7, 1975. 5-13084, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Gourd cut in half Context of use: Used as a bowl for holding maize flour during the grinding and winnowing process, cut by Boni men used mainly by women (part of inside chipped away at top). Description: Bowl; partical gourd; height 9 cm., diameter 14 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Gourd bowl, accession number 5-13661, described as KARAM., Kenya; Gob Dabalene (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13661, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 60a. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Kalabash gourd split in half. Context of use: *Used for eating soup, hops, fruits and water; Groom also must carry this on wedding to drink goat soup. Blood then wiped on inside and left to dry. Description: Cup; calabash gourd. H=12.5 cm. L=29 cm. W=22 cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #JC 60A,B,C.