Culture or time period: African cultures / Accession number: Acc.3332 / Function: 1.3 Agriculture and Animal Husbandry - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 5-13310, described as Murub., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13310, 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 5-13309) Description: Basket, deep bowl shape; coiled basketry (masked by dirt); frayed rim; h. 21.0 cm., diam. 28.0 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 5-13380, described as Koro., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13380, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 41e. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Wood of Bubunto tree or Khasa tree- fiber braid- clappers attached with leather straps Context of use: Camel bell- 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 med made these and are paid with a goat or 10 shillings. Description: Bell- wood; trapezoid shape with 2 stick clappers and braided fiber handle tied through 2 holes on each side at top. L-41 cm. W-18 cm.

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 5-13379, described as Koro., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13379, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 41. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Wood of Bubunto tree or Khasa tree- fiber braid- clappers attached with leather straps Context of use: Camel bell- 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 med made these and are paid with a goat or 10 shillings. Description: Bell- wood; trapezoid shape with 2 stick clappers and braided fiber handle tied through 2 holes on each side at top. L-60cm. (without handle -23cm) W-14.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

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 Branding iron, accession number 5-13386, described as Sun Dum., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13386, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 129. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Metal blade from blacksmith- wood handle from Andi-ha tree Context of use: Branding tool for sheep and goats- put in fire first- make mark on skin- when animals are two months old- brands are clan markings, sub-clan marks or family marks- Used by women or men. Description: Branding Iron- metal rod with wood L-40cm. W-2.5cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Gourd instrument, accession number 5-13390, described as Khu-lam., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13390, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 71a. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Made of calabash with hole and top removed Context of use: Milk bottle for giving milk to young camels whose mother has died- pour into animal's mouth- mornings and evenings- used by men- made by women. Description: Milk bottle= small, round calabash with 1.5 cm diameter hole on one side L=13 cm. W=7.0 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Hammer, accession number 5-13385, described as Hammer (Tu-Mai); wood; stick with short projection at one end. Length: 35 cm; width: 9 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Hide bag, accession number 5-13304, described as Okole- milk or water container., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13304, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Giraffehide- don't hunt giraffe- use the hide if find dead animal Context of use: Container used when milking and/or watering animals- used morning and evening milking- used by men only for water; women and men use it for milking- made by special crafts person (originally Boran container) Description: Bucket; stiff leather; oblong mouth; slightly trapezoidal shape; bottom and one side seam; leather strap at square hole near lip H=25.0 cm W=21.0 cm.

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.