Object class: Ropework (visual works) / 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 Rope, accession number 5-13377, described as Lillim- Ribbon., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13377, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 79. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Made from fibers of ergeg plant wound and secured together with knots or bits of aluminum Context of use: Worn over the head and right shoulder of the bride and groom during wedding ceremony asked why- respondent said "tradition"- made by female relatives of bride and groom. Description: Necklace- 2 double strands of twisted fiber joined at bottom with 4 free strands. Bits of aluminum wrapped around strands at 9 cm intervals. L-87 cm. W-1 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Rope w/ metal rings, accession number 5-13680, described as Rope with metal rings., Kenya; Gob Esimgalgidele (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13680, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 20. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Camel sinew; metal and brass, camel slaughtered for tendon during special ceremony. Many strands twisted together in sections with metal and brass strips. Context of use: Rope is made by girls. Used for skirt decoration; worn always except during sleep; tied to back of skirt and worn hanging down over buttocks by any grown up girl prior to marriage. Description: Rope; fiber; coiled with alternating sections of coiled brass and metal strips. l 1.81M. Located in barrel. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #JC 20.