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1. Ear spools

Museum number:: 5-13368a,b
Culture or time period:: Rendille
Object class:: Ear spools (ear ornaments)
Function:: 3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office
Dimensions:: width 1.5 centimeters and diameter 3.5 centimeters
Collector:: Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:: Gob Dogo, Marsabit, Kenya
Collection date:: Summer 1977

2. Figurine

Museum number:: 5-13425
Culture or time period:: Rendille
Object class:: Figurines
Function:: 5.1 Religion and Divination: Objects and garb associated with practices reflecting submission, devotion, obedience, and service to supernatural agencies
Collector:: Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:: Gob Chowule, Kenya

3. Finger ring

Museum number:: 5-13353
Culture or time period:: Rendille
Object class:: Rings (finger jewelry)
Function:: 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama
Collector:: Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:: Gob Ore, Kenya
Collection date:: Summer 1977

4. Ivory tusk

Museum number:: 5-13413
Culture or time period:: Rendille
Function:: 5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Collector:: Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:: Gob Dogo, Marsabit, Kenya
Collection date:: Summer, 1977