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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 Arrow, accession number 5-6099, described as Beaded arrow; cylindrical staff notched one end; other end has dark mastic implanted with glass disc. Used by boys just after circumcision to shoot at uncircumcised boys and at girls; found in deserted Masai manyatta (village).

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 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 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.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13355, described as black, white, red bead bracelet

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13351, described as Sab-l-meg- strap of white necklace., Kenya, Gob Wambil,, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13351, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 134. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Beaded leather strap. Rows of beads strung on sinew and dewn on leather strap. Context of use: Part of unmarried mature girls' red and white beaded necklace- Made 1973 by girls ??? Description: Leather strap for necklace. Central row of large oval orange beads with row of small red beads on each side and outer row of blue and white beads. 2 large, flat yellow beads encircled by 1 row of white and red small beads L=21.0 cm. W=3.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13349, described as La-hak., Kenya, Gob Korr, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13349, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 66. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Aluminum- Blacksmith makes it from sufirias (pots) and also decorates them. Context of use: Decoration- worn on upper arm by married women only. Description: Bracelet- circular, aluminum; flattened at join; decorated with incised "X" on each end and row of dots; worn; D= 10.0 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-15449, described as Bracelet, wrought iron ("quidiga"). Flattened sides with filed incisions at right angles to length, open at ends. Diameter 7.9 centimeters, thickness 0.7 centimeters. From Africa, Tanzania, Dawari; Datoga, Barabaig. Context of use: married woman's bracelet.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelets, accession number 5-14224a-g, no description available.