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1928.19.1.1

Pair of ear studs with a cross shaped design on the front made from small holes punched into the metal. [JP 3/9/2001]

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1928.19.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pair of ear studs with a cross shaped design on the front made from small holes punched into the metal. [JP 3/9/2001]
Long description
Pair of ear studs with a cross shaped design on the front made from small holes punched into the metal. The studs are made of lead. The front is circular and concave with a boss in the centre. The backs flare out to form a stud. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 08/11/2010]
Geographical reference
Zambia
Africa > Eastern Africa > Zambia
Cultural groups
Ngoni
Tumbuka
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1928
Date collected
By 1928
Acquisition information
Donated: 1928
Materials and processes
Material Lead Metal, Material String Plant, Process Incised, Process Tied
Dimensions
Diameter 43 mm, Diameter 43 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1928.19.1.1 Accession number: 1928.19.1.2

Search terms: Ornament, Ear Ornament

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