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1968.20.204.2

One of a pair of beaded looped wire earrings with hook and eye clasp [see 1968.20.204 .1 for the other one]. [FC 12/08/2010]

1968.20.204.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: One of a pair of beaded looped wire earrings with hook and eye clasp [see 1968.20.204 .1 for the other one]. [FC 12/08/2010]
Long description: One of a pair of beaded looped wire earrings with hook and eye clasp [see 1968.20.204 .1 for the other one]. The beads on the earring are orange, blue, white and red. [FC 12/08/2010]
Geographical reference: Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya; Uaso Nyiro Magadi Concession
Cultural groups: Maasai
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 Metal Wire, Material Bead, Process Strung, Process Looped
Dimensions: Width: max 37 mm, Length: max 70 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1968.20.204.2 Other numbers: M42

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Ear Ornament