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Hearst Museum object titled Wooden utensil, accession number 5-13095, described as Mik., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13095, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of the Michavandi tree carved with small knife Context of use: Made by Boni men (this one 1973)- used by women for stirring, cooking food Description: Stirrir; wood; long handle with square, flat ends. length 55 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden utensil, accession number 5-13114, described as OL., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13114, acc no. 3174. File code: 3.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of Tiensit tree; (black wood); cut with ax, carved and shaped with a knife Context of use: Used as "baton" by woman leader of the girl's (uncircumcised) chorus Description: Baton/swagger; stick; dark wood; slightly enlarged at on end. L. 38 cm w 2.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Wooden utensil, accession number 5-13096, described as Mi-Ki (Mik)., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13096, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of Da-an tree- decorative carving darkened with burning wood Context of use: Made by Boni men and used by women for stirring food Description: Stirrer; wood; long handle with carved and darker decoration near flat rectangular shaped end. L. 49 cm.

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