Collection place: Eastern Province, Kenya / Function: 5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 5-13337, described as Sab-i-mata., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13337, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 120. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Brass coils attached to cowhide to which are sewn beads which are strung on sinew. Context of use: Headband with brass earrings worn by married women mad by women worn over head- earrings hang in front of ears. Description: Headband and earrings-leather band with central row of oval orange beads and two outer rows of small alternating red and gren beads. 2 pieces of thick brass wire coiled at each end. L=46 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13424, described as Khure., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13424, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 13. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Woven from fibers of Ergeg plant (the warp) with sisal-the weft which goes around kneb is made of goat hide. Context of use: Made by mother or sister of man, who wants to marry who gives it to his bride. Put camel milk inside and place it on roof of house for 4 days. On 5th day slaughter goat-pour milk in front of house and say prayers. Description: Cup- woven basket cone shape, hardened with charcoal and dirt. Located in barrl. L=19 cm. W=18 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13355, described as black, white, red bead bracelet

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13326, described as Gadar., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13326, acc no. 3332. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Brass Context of use: Worn by married women only on forearm or upper arm for decoration Description: Bracelet; brass, coiled cylinder; H=9cm; W=6cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Earrings, accession number 5-13357a,b, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Hide, goat?, accession number 5-13684, described as GOSA., Kenya; Gob Dogo (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13684, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 21d. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Goat leather strips, metal rings from blacksmith. Context of use: Made by blacksmith. *Used for decoration during ceremonial occasions: SOREO, ALMADO, NEW MOON ceremony. One worn on each ankle by women. Description: Bracelet; goat leather; metal rings. L=18 cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #TN 21D (JC 62).

Hearst Museum object titled Incense, accession number 5-13437, described as Han-Ja., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13437, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 78. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Sap (hardened) of Halale tree. Context of use: Put in hearth fire to burn for good smell- used only on first night of new moon. Used by married women. Description: Incense- bag of greyish pieces of hardened sap; bag is old piece of plastic with native repair; l. bag rolled up 20 cm. Located in barrel. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Knife, accession number 5-13383, described as Kim-Jer., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13383, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 72. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Metal blade- handle from wood Context of use: Used for slaughtering first 3 sheep or goats when woman gives birth- used by husband and other men- Made by men or women. Also used for general cutting. Description: Knife- metal, curved; wood handle with brass (?) rivets. L-25 cm. W-2.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Leather bracelet, accession number 5-13673, described as KA-BACH., Kenya; Gob Dogo (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13673, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 24. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Cow leather cut and notched with MIN-IDI-LA Context of use: Made by husband for wife from husband's sleeping mat; worn at all times by women after marriage to indicate married status; Are discarded upon divorce one worn on each ankle immediately after marriage ceremony when bride enters new hut. Description: Anklet; leather; four notched bands along edges, beaded tie; L=21.5 cm. W=2.5 cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #JC 24.

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