Gi-Dip., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13401, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 108. File code: 1.6 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Metal Context of use: Men use for chopping trees to make thorn fences- put blade handle into hole in wood handle: women use for scraping skins. Made by blacksmith. Description: Ax blade- metal, rectangular shape with flared tip and narrow stem. L=16.5 W=5.0. 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:
1.6 Manufacturing, Constructing, Craft, and Professional Pursuits