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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0041 | |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Armband | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Metal: aluminum; Glass beads | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.0, Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 9.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0009 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Armband | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Metal: brass | |
| Description | Circular armband, probably cast and then bent to shape; Ends are not soldered together; Inner edge is rounded, with pronounced ridge along upper and lower edges and median ridge along entire length, forming two distinct design panels, each stamped with identical geometric patterns. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 9.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0010 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Armband | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Metal: brass | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 9.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0079 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Armband | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Metal: aluminum; Glass | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 9.1 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0513-0098 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Armband | |
| 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 | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Metal: brass | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.3, Length = 5.6 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0513-0099 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Armband | |
| 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 | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Metal: brass | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 8.2, Length = 10.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0464 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles | |
| Object Name | Turban | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1977 | |
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Fabric; Clay | |
| Description | Turban made from several thicknesses of white cloth folded together in a ring and sewn together, then rubbed on exterior with white clay; According to original field notes, this type of turban is worn by a ritual elder; This one was made specifically for William Torry. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.6, Max Diam = 17.5 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0513-0176A,B |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Vessels | |
| Object Name | Snuff container | |
| 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 | ca. 1976 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Horn: gazelle; Beads; Goat leather; Wire; Tendon; Giraffe tail hair; Metal | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 53.0 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0315-0001 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | ||
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | Tenesa Wa Kittu | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Plant material | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 53.3, Max Diam = 64.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0311 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | Gabra | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
| Materials | Palm fiber | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 51.0, Width = 49.0, Thickness = 9.7 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0315-0002 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | Kikuyu | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Plant material; Leather | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 17.8, Max Diam = 10.2 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0315-0003 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | Kikuyu | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1930-1950 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Plant fiber; Glass beads; Brass (metal) button | |
| Description | Small cylindrical bag with rounded base and vertical sides, woven entirely in plain twining technique; Both warp and weft fibers are multi-plied and appear to be of the same material; Band of 9 dark blue glass beads and second band of 8 white glass beads and 1 brass-colored metal button encircles sides of basket; Narrow red-stained band encircles sides just below beads; 2 small bundles of warp fibers extend beyond rim opposite each other to form short carrying strap. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.3, Max Diam = ca. 9.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0315-0004 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | Kikuyu | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Plant material | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 11.4 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0471-0099 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | Kikuyu | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | Village: Gitaru | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Sisal fiber; Rubber; Leather | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.0, Max Diam = 11.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0471-0100 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | Kikuyu | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Sisal fiber; Leather | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 41.0, Max Diam = 37.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0471-0101 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | Kikuyu | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Sisal fiber; Leather | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 30.0, Max Diam = 33.0 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0513-0182 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| 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 | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood: halam tree; Camel leather and hide | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 26.0, Thickness = 6.3, Length = 44.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 0513-0074 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| 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 | 1976 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Sisal; Cow hide | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 26.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 39.0 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0018-0142 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Coconut palm leaves | |
| Description | Bag made for tourist trade. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.8, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 12.8 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0018-0162 |  |
| Category | Basketry | |
| Object Name | Bag | |
| Culture | unknown | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
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| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Vegetable fiber | |
| Description | Bag made for tourist trade. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 27.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 35.6 | |
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