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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-13407, described as Oko- ceremonial strap., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13407, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 137. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Sheep skin Context of use: Made from skin of goat which is slaughtered on 5th night after a couple is married. Wife wears it during Soreo or Almado- wears it hanging across on shoulder. Man makes it for wife. Description: Apron- brown and black hide piece with row of cowrie shells on leather strap at top and double hanging straps each with metal bell and keys. Located in barrel. L=71 cm. W=34 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-7028, described as Public apron; brown cow hide with red, yello, green and blue spherical glass beads; blue bead border; fibre twine ties; l. 14 cm w. 15 cm. Worn by women as an apron to cover genital area. Kisanza is name for apron without belt, with belt called kitemu.

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-6914, described as a) apron and b) tail (triangle attachment)

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-812, described as apron, skin (?)

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-775, described as Leather apron, married woman’s. Black fur, with metal bead trim; width 22.1 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-7026, described as Public apron; brown cow hide with yellow, green and blue spherical glass beads; blue border; fibre twine ties; l. 15 cm; w. 14 cm. Worn by women as an apron to cover genital area. Kisanza is name for apron without belt, with belt called kitemu.

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-7027, described as Public apron; brown cow hide with yellow, green and blue spherical glass beads; green b border; fibre twine ties; l. 14 cm; w. 14 cm. Worn by women as an apron to cover genital area. Kisanza is name for apron without belt, with belt called kitemu.

Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 5-6061, described as Shoulder cape; two pieces cowhide sewn together; 56 x 73 cm.

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Cloak, accession number 5-7034, described as Cloak; three Hyrax skins sewn together; l. 185 cm; w. 130 cm. Incorrect field number. No such item in field notes, but had tag of identification.

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Cloak, accession number 5-4042, described as Cloak; grey, white and black monkey fur patches; 1 m. 26 cm x 1m. 29 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-13407, described as Oko- ceremonial strap., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13407, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 137. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Sheep skin Context of use: Made from skin of goat which is slaughtered on 5th night after a couple is married. Wife wears it during Soreo or Almado- wears it hanging across on shoulder. Man makes it for wife. Description: Apron- brown and black hide piece with row of cowrie shells on leather strap at top and double hanging straps each with metal bell and keys. Located in barrel. L=71 cm. W=34 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-7028, described as Public apron; brown cow hide with red, yello, green and blue spherical glass beads; blue bead border; fibre twine ties; l. 14 cm w. 15 cm. Worn by women as an apron to cover genital area. Kisanza is name for apron without belt, with belt called kitemu.

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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-6914, described as a) apron and b) tail (triangle attachment)

Apron

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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-812, described as apron, skin (?)

Apron

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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-775, described as Leather apron, married woman’s. Black fur, with metal bead trim; width 22.1 cm.

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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-7026, described as Public apron; brown cow hide with yellow, green and blue spherical glass beads; blue border; fibre twine ties; l. 15 cm; w. 14 cm. Worn by women as an apron to cover genital area. Kisanza is name for apron without belt, with belt called kitemu.

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Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 5-7027, described as Public apron; brown cow hide with yellow, green and blue spherical glass beads; green b border; fibre twine ties; l. 14 cm; w. 14 cm. Worn by women as an apron to cover genital area. Kisanza is name for apron without belt, with belt called kitemu.

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Hearst Museum object titled Cape, accession number 5-6061, described as Shoulder cape; two pieces cowhide sewn together; 56 x 73 cm.

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Current results range from 1947 to 1948

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[Missing]20 objects

Ronald J. Clarke14 objects
Jean Colvin2 objects
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University Research Expeditions Program1 objects

University Appropriation16 objects
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Linda Donley2 objects
University Research Expeditions Program2 objects
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Jean Colvin1 objects
Robert A. Scalapino1 objects

African cultures18 objects
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Leather1 objects
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Acc.215514 objects
Acc.40232 objects
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Acc.18221 objects
Acc.33321 objects
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Current results range from 1948 to 1965

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[Missing]5 objects

2.1 Daily Garb12 objects
2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements5 objects
1.1 Hunting and Fishing1 objects
2.0 Use not specified (Secular Dress and Accoutrements, and Adornment)1 objects
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama1 objects

S1981-1982 #25: de Saisset Museum (Santa Clara Univ.) (December 11, 1981–April 1, 1982)1 objects
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)1 objects

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