HO-OL- "gazelle"., Kenya; Gob Dogo (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13685, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 32. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: made from gazelle skin Context of use: Made by anyone male or female who finds dead carcass; or by whoever kills animal. *Worn during first SOREO after birth in ceremony or LA-KA-BA-RA-KHAI-CHE when a newborn male is put on a breeding bull camel. Cape is placed on top of hump twice which makes by strong, less he be weak; thereafter mother uses it to carry infant in. Description: Cape; animal skin. L=59 cm. W=38 cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #JC 32.
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Gob Dogo, Marsabit, Kenya
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)