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Ear Plug

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Wooden earplug carved from the Mware tree by a male craftsman. Worn by young women to beautify themselves.

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Title: Ear Plug
Location: Kenya
Type: Ear Plug
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Iti Chia Mato
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1969-05-30
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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