Object class: Costume accessories / Collector: University Research Expeditions Program / Culture or time period: African cultures - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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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 Bracelet, accession number 5-13344, described as Sap- armband., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13344, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 105. File code: 3.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Multi colored beads strung on sinew then sewn on to a cowhide band. Context of use: Worn on upper arm above elbow by warriors. Made by girls for boyfriends- adjustable fastener. Description: Armband; rows of small bads attached to leather band, (1 orange, 2 blue, 1 white, 2 rd, 1 green), with central button pendant. W. 11 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13403a, no description available.

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 5-13326, 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 5-13356, described as Rim-mi-rim., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13356, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 109. File code: 3.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Beads strung on giraffe tail with goat skin tie. Context of use: Headband- worn across forehead- warriors only. Made by girls for boyfriends. Description: Headband- beads- 3 strands of repeating section of 3 white, 2 red, 2 blue and 3 white beads separated by thin vertical strip of white plastic; central white button long ties at each end- l-80 cm. W-0.75 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13403b, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13325, described as Bracelet., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13325, acc no. 3332. File code: 2.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Aluminum Context of use: Worn by women on upper arm- large upper part slipped on, smaller section coiled around arm. Description: Bracelet; iron; coiled cylinder, wider at one end H=16cm; W=9cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13403d, no description available.

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