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.
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
Collection date:
Summer, 1977
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Bowls (vessels)
Function:
5.3 Objects relating to the Secular and Quasi-religious Rites, Pageants, and Drama