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Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13300, described as Bowl., Kenya, Logologo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13300, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of Bubunte tree leather straps made from goat skin (can use other soft wood) Context of use: Used by men and boys for collecting blood from goats- blood is mixed with milk and drunk when milk is scarce during dry season- special arrow shot in jugular and bowl is placed underneath for collection (made by women?) Description: Bowl; wood; round with flat bottom; two opposing leather straps lip; H 12cm; W 14cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13309, described as Marub., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13309, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Meda plant, Ergeg plant rim Context of use: For milking camels and pouring milk in front of house at night during prayer ceremony called sadakha ...men or women. First born child can't do it until marriage---where others can. (see 5-13310) Description: Basket, deep bowl shape; coiled basketry (masked by dirt); leather strap around circumference. h.14.5e.diam. 23.5 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.

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