Ir-Ti-Hah-Ru= ivory of Hahru tree., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13413, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 20c. File code: 5.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Ivory Context of use: See field notes Description: Charm- ivory; phallus shape with split shaft. Dark brown and natural color. Located in barrel. L=12 cm. W=5 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
Materials:
Ivory (material)
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)