Object class: Beads (pierced objects) / Collector: University Research Expeditions Program / Culture or time period: Eastern African cultures - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Bead ornament w/ metal fringe, accession number 5-13374, described as Kuni., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13374, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 42. File code: 5.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Bark of arge tree and roots of Hoonde tree crushed and put inside a small piece of goat skin. Sew it closed and decorate. Context of use: Worn by warriors (and unmarried girls??) attached to bottom of a necklace. Made by girls for their boyfriends. Description: Amulet- round ball with 4 vertical double rows of small orange beads between multiple horizontal rows of black beads- protrusion on top with white, green and red beads and chain with 2 aluminum discs hanging from bottom. L-6cm. W-2cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Metal ring and bead ornament, accession number 5-13357a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Metal ring and bead ornament, accession number 5-13357b, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Wood container w/ beads & string, accession number 5-13429, described as Kurum., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13429, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 23c. File code: 5.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Buffalo horn shaped with spear or small knife. Top and straps of goat leather decorated with colored beads. Context of use: For carrying ground tobacco. Tied onto bead waist band. Made by men who give it to girl friends to put beads on. Description: Snuff container- black buffalo horn; narrow neck-rounded base- 6 strands of beads; orange, white, blue- leather top and straps. L=10 cm. W=3 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Wooden beads on leather strand, accession number 5-13408, described as Mal-Mal., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13408, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 52. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Ivory strung on sheek skin or bark from Ehele shrubs. Context of use: Worn by women- is tied to the Oko at the shoulder. Worn during special ceremonies like Soreo and Almado. Description: Pendants, ivory; 5 blackened narrow, pointed pieces of ivory on bark string. L=9 cm. W=4 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.