La-hak., Kenya, Gob Korr, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13349, acc no. 3332. Orig. No. 66. File code: 5.3 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Aluminum- Blacksmith makes it from sufirias (pots) and also decorates them. Context of use: Decoration- worn on upper arm by married women only. Description: Bracelet- circular, aluminum; flattened at join; decorated with incised "X" on each end and row of dots; worn; D= 10.0 cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Gob Korr, Kenya, Eastern Africa
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya; Gob Korr; Rendille
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Collector:
Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection date:
Summer, 1977
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Bracelets (jewelry)
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama