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1978.20.116

Circular brass wire earring. There are two spiral rings attached to the earring, one more green than the other. [ASh [OPS move] 15/12/2016]

1978.20.116

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular brass wire earring. There are two spiral rings attached to the earring, one more green than the other. [ASh [OPS move] 15/12/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
East of Mount Elgon
Cultural groups
Tiati
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1978
Date collected
By 1978
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Coiled, Process Bent, Process Recycled
Dimensions
Depth: max 15 mm, Width: max 45 mm, Length: max 77 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.20.116 Other numbers: PP35A

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ear Ornament