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Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 5-13438, described as Goat skin bag; sides sewn together with leather. White on one side; white and black on the other. Trapezoidal in shape with a twisted fiber tie.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13300, described as Bowl., Kenya, Logologo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13300, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Carved from wood of Bubunte tree leather straps made from goat skin (can use other soft wood) Context of use: Used by men and boys for collecting blood from goats- blood is mixed with milk and drunk when milk is scarce during dry season- special arrow shot in jugular and bowl is placed underneath for collection (made by women?) Description: Bowl; wood; round with flat bottom; two opposing leather straps lip; H 12cm; W 14cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13309, described as Marub., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13309, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Meda plant, Ergeg plant rim Context of use: For milking camels and pouring milk in front of house at night during prayer ceremony called sadakha ...men or women. First born child can't do it until marriage---where others can. (see 5-13310) Description: Basket, deep bowl shape; coiled basketry (masked by dirt); leather strap around circumference. h.14.5e.diam. 23.5 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 5-13424, described as Khure., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13424, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 13. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Woven from fibers of Ergeg plant (the warp) with sisal-the weft which goes around kneb is made of goat hide. Context of use: Made by mother or sister of man, who wants to marry who gives it to his bride. Put camel milk inside and place it on roof of house for 4 days. On 5th day slaughter goat-pour milk in front of house and say prayers. Description: Cup- woven basket cone shape, hardened with charcoal and dirt. Located in barrl. L=19 cm. W=18 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.

Hearst Museum object titled Bucket, woven, accession number 5-13654, described as OKOLE- "big, wide mouthed"., Kenya; Gob Dogo (village); Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13654, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 37. File code: 1.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: ERGG fiber woven; braided ERGEG fiber handle. Context of use: Made by married women and girls from 7yr+ used for milking cows and collecting blood from cows and both are drunk directly from OKOLE. *Also used to transfer milk into KUL, MADAL. Usually used by women in the Gob (village), however at the FOR (grazing area for animals) milk is milked by girls or warriors into the OKOLE. Description: Bucket; woven; with vertical ridges, 3 circular strands near mouth; braided handle H=27 cm. Mouth diameter 18cm x 16cm. Base diameter 21cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #JC 37 (JC4)

Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 5-13301a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 5-15429, described as Storage container: made from sow dung, ash, and water; conical shape. Storage container for beans, grain or salt. Height 34.5 cm. Base Diameter 38.5 cm. Rim Diameter 20.0 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 5-13308a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 5-13307a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 5-13428, described as Ivory snuff container with narrow neck and rounded base. Leather top and side straps decorated with small yellow and red beads.