BARARUGO., Kenya; in camp; Rendille. Summer, 1978. 5-13676, acc no. 3433. Orig. No. 10a. File code: 2.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Aluminum twisted and bent to fit wrist. Context of use: Made by blacksmith in KHORR (mission) and can be worn by anyone at all times worn around either wrist. *also worn by a woman as a charm if she has not had children. Description: Bracelet; iron; twisted. Diameter 7cm x 5.5cm. Reference: for additional information, please see field sheet #SED 10
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya (in camp); Rendille
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Bracelets (jewelry)
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama