Lillim- Ribbon., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13377, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 79. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Made from fibers of ergeg plant wound and secured together with knots or bits of aluminum Context of use: Worn over the head and right shoulder of the bride and groom during wedding ceremony asked why- respondent said "tradition"- made by female relatives of bride and groom. Description: Necklace- 2 double strands of twisted fiber joined at bottom with 4 free strands. Bits of aluminum wrapped around strands at 9 cm intervals. L-87 cm. W-1 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
Object class:
Ropework (genre by technique) and Ropework (visual works)
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama