Spinning top; double cone-shaped wood pointed at both ends; l. 15 cm; dia. 4 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:
S1968-1969 #76: Project EPOCH/David Wayne Peri (February 14, 1969–May 23, 1969)