WARANDA- name of bark., Kenya; Gob Dogo (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13687, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 19. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Collected root of WARANDA tree-found by member of village in Lamandera Mts near Gob Dogo. Context of use: *Used by married women during new moon, ALMADO & SOREO ceremonies; also used one week after birth to perfume the mother skin, skirt and her body by burning in flames and rubbing on; placed in flames during ceremonies. Description: Root; H=4.5 cm. L=17 cm. W=5 cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #SED 19.
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