One of a pair of aluminium leaf shaped metal earrings [see 1968.20.167 .2 for the other one]. [FC 12/08/2010]

Collection type: Object
Description: One of a pair of aluminium leaf shaped metal earrings [see 1968.20.167 .2 for the other one]. [FC 12/08/2010]
Long description: One of a pair of aluminium leaf shaped metal earrings [see 1968.20.167 .2 for the other one]. In the centre is a raised rib continued into a hook. The metal is quite badly pitted. [FC 12/08/2010]
Geographical reference: Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya; Maralal
Cultural groups: Samburu
Person: Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon; PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1968
Date collected: 1968
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1968
Materials and processes: Material Aluminium Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Width: max 35 mm, Length: max 75 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1968.20.167.1 Other numbers: SM21