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1925.70.16.3

Pair of tin ear ornaments, circular hoops with a singe glass bead threaded upon it. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 12/11/2010]

1925.70.16.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of tin ear ornaments, circular hoops with a singe glass bead threaded upon it. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 12/11/2010]
Long description
Pair of tin ear ornaments, circular hoops with a singe glass bead threaded upon it. The beads are circular and orange coloured. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 12/11/2010]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Kamba
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1925
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Tin Metal, Material Glass, Material Bead, Process Strung
Dimensions
Diameter 37 mm, Diameter 40 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.70.16.3 Accession number: 1925.70.16.4

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ear Ornament