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1970.13.3.1

Pair of metal earrings, silver loops with brass finish. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 09/11/2010]

1970.13.3.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of metal earrings, silver loops with brass finish. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 09/11/2010]
Long description
Pair of metal earrings, silver loops with brass finish. The ear ornaments are circular with a join at the top. The ornaments are overlaid with copper alloy and decorated with tiny metal balls in rows. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 09/11/2010]
Geographical reference
Ethiopia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Ethiopia
Person
Field collector Chloe Vulliamy
PRM source Chloe Vulliamy
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1970
Date collected
1970
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1970
Materials and processes
Material Silver Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal
Dimensions
Diameter 39 mm, Diameter 38 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1970.13.3.1 Accession number: 1970.13.3.2

Search terms: Ornament, Ear Ornament