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Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 5-7015, described as Leg bell; iron circle bent in half to form bean-pod shape; 2 holes in top; iron pellet inside; l. 13 cm; w. 6 cm. worn by men during dances to attract girls' attention. bell is attached to thong tied around the high, ankle or below the knee

Hearst Museum object titled Bell, accession number 5-13431, described as Dam., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13431, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 118. File code: 5.4 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Steel Context of use: Making jingle noise on Oko. Worn on leather strap of Oko. Used by married women. Made by blacksmith. Description: Bell- metal- one clapper, ring at top. L=8 cm. W=3.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bells, accession number 5-13410, described as 3 metal bells

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-6962, described as native name: Kithembe Drum; hollow log with head of hide pegged around base; h. 78 cm; dia. 35 cm. Materials: log, hide Used by men for dances. Placed on the ground with drummer sitting astride. Made by men-special craftsmen

Hearst Museum object titled Gourd half, accession number 5-6963b, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Musical bow, accession number 5-6963a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Trumpet, accession number 5-6665, described as Trumpet: wood in shape of animal horn; painted black; side notch; mouth end wrapped with wire; civet cat fur attached to other end; piece of twine attached as strap; dia. 7 cm; l. 60 cm.