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Catalog Number

CAS 0513-0167   CAS 0513-0167; Horn
Category Ceremonial Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Horn
Culture Rendille
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Marsabit, Rendilleland
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Gob Dogo; Marsabit, Rendilleland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Horn: kudu (Tragelaphus sp.); Cow leather
Description According to field notes, this type of horn was used to call men together for the soreo ceremony.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 8.0, Length = 79.5