Catalog Number |
CAS 0513-0016 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Camel bell | |
Culture | Rendille | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | 1975 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Wood: bubunto tree; Ochre; Animal fat | |
Description | Herder can tell by the sound of the clappers whether the animal is moving or grazing: clappers move side to side when animal is moving forward; clappers move forwards and backwards when animal is grazing. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 17.5, Width = 12.0, Thickness = 1.2 |