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1968.20.173.1

Heavy brass earring with leather head straps to support the weight, one of a pair. See 1968.20.173 .2 for the other earring. [FC 12/08/2010]

1968.20.173.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Heavy brass earring with leather head straps to support the weight, one of a pair. See 1968.20.173 .2 for the other earring. [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 Brass Metal, Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Coiled, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 15 mm, Diameter: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.20.173.1 Other numbers: SM8

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ear Ornament, Head Ornament