Sarat., Kenya, Gob Dogo, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13439, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 3a. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Sisal (from mountains) woven and bound with hide from cattle or goat. Black from charcoal; fat rubbed on sisal. Red from bark of Hahale trees. Context of use: For holding tobacco, knife, rope, clothes. Hangs on man's side (right) of house. Woman makes it. Description: Bag- sisal- woven- patterned with brown and beige. Edged with leather strip. Leather handle- trapezoidal shape. L=50 cm. W=26 cm. Located in barrel. 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