Earplugs

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a round wooden ear plugs decorated with black and white segments on outer surface. It is used by men. It is decorated with ash and charcoal and other coloured powders when obtainable worn in the lobe of the ear after it has been pierced.

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Title: Earplugs
Location: Kenya
Type: Ear Plugs
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Ngul Aleisiek
Community: Ogiek
Collection Date: 1969-11
Collected By: Rod Blackburn

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