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1913.5.105

Spiral ear ornament of brass. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 05/11/2010]

1913.5.105

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spiral ear ornament of brass. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 05/11/2010]
Long description
Spiral ear ornament of brass. The ornaments are made of a continuous spiral of brass wire. The ornaments are circular spirals with one end creating a tight cylinder in the centre. The other end of the wire forms a U-shaped loop. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 05/11/2010]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Cultural groups
Kikuyu
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1913
Date collected
By 1913
Acquisition information
Donated: 1913
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Bent
Dimensions
Length: max 41 mm, Width: max 29 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1913.5.105

Search terms: Ornament, Ear Ornament

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