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Earrings worn by a "Shosho" (Grandmother) only. About 100 of these were worn to each ear, the weight being supported by a leather strap over the crown of the head. The foremost earring is usually of different beads and has a small chain and a bead pendant hanging from it.
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Details
- Title: Earring
- Location: Kenya
- Type: Earrings
- Rights: National Museums of Kenya
- Medium: Beads
- Photographer: Gibsphotography
- Local Name: Hangi
- Community: Kikuyu
- Collection Date: 1968-11-19
- Collected By: Jean Brown
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