Marmar., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13155, acc no. 3174. File code: 6.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Shredded duom palm leaves folded together and secured by strip of leaf or grass. Context of use: Made and used by small boys, a small stick is put through the center hole so that the leaves spin in the wind. Description: Toy 'windmill'- 2 duom palm leaves folded into shape of a windmill, tied with string, (stick is missing). L. 12 cm w. 12 cm.
Collection place:
Basuba, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya, Basuba, Boni
Culture or time period:
Aweer people
Collector:
Jean Colvin
Collection date:
August, 1975
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Toys (recreational artifacts) and Windmills
Function:
6.2 Toys, Children’s Utensils, Objects used in the Education of Children
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)