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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 Drum, accession number 5-10472, described as Drum; conical with brown and white striped animal hide covering the top and bottom of wood frame. Continuous strips of twisted animal hide connect the top hide with the bottom hide keeping membrane taut. Dia. 37 cm. Diam. 16 cm. H. 42 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-10113, described as Drum; single large head, skin-covered bottom; twisted hide lacing holding top head in place; cowhide; ht. 36 cm, diam. top 34 cm.

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.