Object class: Ropework (visual works) / Collector: University Research Expeditions Program / Accession year: [Missing] - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Rope, accession number 5-13399, described as 2-color fiber rope

Hearst Museum object titled Rope, accession number 5-13377, described as Lillim- Ribbon., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13377, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 79. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Made from fibers of ergeg plant wound and secured together with knots or bits of aluminum Context of use: Worn over the head and right shoulder of the bride and groom during wedding ceremony asked why- respondent said "tradition"- made by female relatives of bride and groom. Description: Necklace- 2 double strands of twisted fiber joined at bottom with 4 free strands. Bits of aluminum wrapped around strands at 9 cm intervals. L-87 cm. W-1 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.