Ear blocks

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Pair of wooden ear blocks made from labusekei tree by women. It is worn by boys and girls. A hole is made in the earlobes when children are six years old(labatin awari) when there is a moon.

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Title: Ear blocks
Location: Kenya
Type: Ear blocks
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Sura
Community: Njemps
Collection Date: 1971-10-10
Collected By: Jean Brown

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