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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 5-13081, described as Sungul., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August 9, 1975. 5-13081, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Twigs from Bal-Bala tree wound in. circle and tied to vertical twigs with bark string from Ja tree Context of use: Made and used by Boni women to scent their clothes. Clothes are draped over the Sungul which is placed over an incense burner. They also stand directly over it after intercourse. Upper 1/3 of basket is broken away completely- many loose twigs remain. Description: Basket; circular, slightly conical shaped; twigs wound in circle tied to vertical twigs; top part broken off darkened by charcoal. Hight 17 cm, diameter 22 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Plant roots, accession number 5-13158, described as Kumur., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13158, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Piece of Ase plant which grows in the swamp and is dried in the sun for 2 weeks outside and then removed. Context of use: Collected and used by women to perfume themselves or clothes with smoke. Place in clay incense burner or in charcoal of fire and either squat over it or put Sungul (5-13081) over it with clothes draped over. It is used especially after intercourse and also is thought to bring strength to babies who receive smoke (fumes). Description: Incense- Piece of dried plant with round balls of fruit (?) and small yellowish flowers.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13103, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13103, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood carved with small knife; oiled with coconut oil Context of use: Made by special men and used by women Description: Comb; dark wood; long, vertical teeth with broad based, triangular shaped handle carved with concentric squares and triangles. End tooth broken off. 22 1/2 cm x 5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13111, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13111, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood; carved Context of use: Made by special Boni male craftsmen Description: Comb- wood; 6 long teeth; pyramid shaped, carved handle with spade-shaped top; finished with arrow shaped point; split on one sid; l. 24 cm w 5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13105, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13105, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood carved with small knife; oiled with coconut oil Context of use: Made by special men and used by women Description: Comb; wood; long vertical teeth with broad based triangular handle and arrow shaped top with notched piece on one side; concentric square carved design on one side "Hazija" other side carved concentric rectangles; one tooth missing; 22 cm x 7 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden comb, accession number 5-13104, described as Fili., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13104, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.8 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Wood carved with small knife; oiled with coconut oil Context of use: Made by special men and used by women Description: Comb; light wood; long vertical teeth with v-shaped handle and small triangle; top-carved with concentric square design one side; other side various carved designs. 7 teeth. 21 cm x 6 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden pick, accession number 5-13130, described as Head scratcher: wood, narrow, long shaft with pointed tip; top shaped with four super imposed triangles. Half of forth triangle at top is broken off. Carved from wood of Da-an tree. 15 cm x 1.5 cm
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden stick, accession number 5-13129, described as Toothbrush: small branch stripped of bark; macerated end. Strip bark from branch of To-Mo-Mi plant; chew end to soften. 24 cm x 0.5 cm

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