Function: 3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office / Loans: S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Function 3.1 Status Objects and Insignia of Office Loans S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 5-13344, described as Sap- armband., Kenya, Gob Ore, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13344, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 105. File code: 3.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Multi colored beads strung on sinew then sewn on to a cowhide band. Context of use: Worn on upper arm above elbow by warriors. Made by girls for boyfriends- adjustable fastener. Description: Armband; rows of small bads attached to leather band, (1 orange, 2 blue, 1 white, 2 rd, 1 green), with central button pendant. W. 11 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bracelets, accession number 5-13403a-e, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Ear spools, accession number 5-13368a,b, described as earrings (ear spools) - broad rings of ivory D-3.5 cm W-1.5 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Necklace, accession number 5-13404, described as Ba-Lo= something seen from afar., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13404, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 117. File code: 3.1 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Beads are strung on giraffe tail- tied in back with sheep skin strap joined at center with sinew. Context of use: Worn by warrior who has killed an enemy- worn all the time even in sleep. Made by girl friend, sisters or wives. Description: Choker- 6 strands of alternating red and white beads with central double vertical row of blue beads on leather strap. L=26 cm. W= 2cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Sword and sheath, accession number 5-13392a,b, no description available.