Ear Plug

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wooden ear plugs with holes at the centre. Made from Labusekeil wood. Made by worn by young boys and girls for their ear lobes, which is cut when children are six years old (Libatin Awari) when there is a moon.

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Title: Ear Plug
Location: Kenya
Type: Ear Plugs
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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