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1970.32.51

Wooden ear-plug decorated with incisions that have been filled in with lime. [JP 1/9/2001]

1970.32.51

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden ear-plug decorated with incisions that have been filled in with lime. [JP 1/9/2001]
Long description
Wooden ear-plug decorated with incisions that have been filled in with lime - though much of it has fallen out. The ear plug is almost cylindrical with expanded top. All faces are incised and lime filled. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 05/11/2010]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
1899 - 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1970
Materials and processes
Material Ebony Wood Plant, Material Lime, Process Carved, Process Incised, Process Inlaid
Dimensions
Width: max 19 mm, Length 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1970.32.51

Search terms: Ornament, Ear Ornament

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