To-Mi., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13137, acc no. 3174. File code: 5.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Horn of cow; and bee's wax Context of use: Used for healing by special man who places horn over affected area of sick person; pierces a hole in the wax with a small stick and sucks = made by male elder. Used on any sick person. Made in 1960. Treatment cost =51= Description: Cupping horn; top half of cow horn (11 cm x 5.5 cm) 1 bee's wax at tip.
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:
Horns (animal components)
Function:
5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies