Kurum., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13429, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 23c. File code: 5.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Buffalo horn shaped with spear or small knife. Top and straps of goat leather decorated with colored beads. Context of use: For carrying ground tobacco. Tied onto bead waist band. Made by men who give it to girl friends to put beads on. Description: Snuff container- black buffalo horn; narrow neck-rounded base- 6 strands of beads; orange, white, blue- leather top and straps. L=10 cm. W=3 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:
Beads (pierced objects)
Function:
5.5 Stimulants, Narcotics, and Accessories
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)