Spinning top; cone-shaped wood; one end flattened; h. 14 cm; dia. at base 3.5 cm. Toy used by young boys. Top is spun by hitting with a whip, see 5-7012-13
Donor:
Ronald J. Clarke and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Ukambani, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Africa; Kenya; Ukambani; Kamba (Murdock...44:2)
Culture or time period:
Kamba
Collector:
Ronald J. Clarke
Collection date:
1965
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
6.2 Toys, Children’s Utensils, Objects used in the Education of Children
Accession date:
1966
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1974-1975 #96: Department of Anthropology (UC Berkeley)/Larry Michalak (May 5, 1975–May 9, 1975) and S1976-1977 #17: Department of Anthropology (UC Berkeley)/Larry Michalak (October 18, 1976–October 19, 1976)