Ming., Kenya, Basuba, Waboni. August, 1975. 5-13166, acc no. 3174. File code: 6.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Shredded leaves of As plant frame from Melanoe tree; ties of Duom palm leaf; comm. cotton cloth. Context of use: Made by women for little girls to play with at anytime Description: Doll house; shredded leaves with frame extending as hoop; U-shaped; "door" is commercial cotton cloth with paisley-like design in yellow/blue/green; h. incl. hoop 53 cm.
Collection place:
Basuba, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya, Basuba, Waboni
Culture or time period:
Aweer people
Collector:
Jean Colvin
Collection date:
August, 1975
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Dolls (figurines)
Function:
6.2 Toys, Children’s Utensils, Objects used in the Education of Children