Gasi-Kobnan., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13442, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 28. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Horn of cow with small hole pierced at end by an awl. Context of use: Used to reduce swelling of a wound. Place over affected area and press until edges pierce skin, suck on it and draw blood out though small hole in end. Special people called Do-Ko-Be do this procedure. Made by man or woman. Description: Cupping horn = top of cow horn; black. Located in barrel. L=12 cm. W-5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Gob Dogo, Marsabit, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Collector:
Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection date:
Summer, 1977
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
1.3 Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)