BARARUGO., Kenya; Gob Esimgalgidele (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13677, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 10B-2. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Aluminum, twisted and bent to fit loosely around neck. Context of use: Made by blacksmith; worn around neck by married women as decoration; also as charm for aiding in conception and bearing live child. Description: Necklace; iron, twisted, diameter 22.5cm x 23.5 cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #SED 10B-2.
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Gob Esimgalgidele, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya; Gob Esimgalgidele (village); Rendille
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Necklaces
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama