GOSA., Kenya; Gob Dogo (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13684, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 21d. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Goat leather strips, metal rings from blacksmith. Context of use: Made by blacksmith. *Used for decoration during ceremonial occasions: SOREO, ALMADO, NEW MOON ceremony. One worn on each ankle by women. Description: Bracelet; goat leather; metal rings. L=18 cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #TN 21D (JC 62).
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Gob Dogo, Marsabit, Kenya
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama