Il-ti-ti-or = Bead of breeding bull., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13341, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 55. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Red and white beads strung on wire. Context of use: Decoration- sign of married woman- worn around neck under other necklaces- usually longer and hangs below other necklaces- Groom gives it to bride at the wedding. Description: Necklace; one strand of alternating sections of red and white beads (approx. 16-18 beads each). D=33 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Gob Ore, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya; Gob Ore; Rendille
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Collector:
Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection date:
Summer, 1977
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Necklaces
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama