The Samburu are a semi-nomadic tribe living just above the equator in Kenya. The Samburu men look after the cattle and the women look after the portable huts, milk the cows, gather firewood and collect water. The huts are plastered mud and grass mats on a frame of poles. These figures are crudely made with clay and have holes for the eyes and mouthes. The man of the pair, has bone or plastic ornaments on his head and the woman has pierced ears and metal earings. Both figures have red ochre decoration. Similar dolls are featured in the book: "Isn't s/he a doll? - play and ritual in African sculpture", by: Elisabeth L.Cameron. 4.5" and 5.5" high. Kenya. C.1980. Makers marks: None. (The seller bought the dolls in Kenya C.1980).