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Earring

1963

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Single earring made of brass chain and different coloured beads suspended from bent pin. Made and worn by circumcised women in helix of ear.

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Title: Earring
Date Created: 1963
Location: Kenya
Type: Earring
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Brass
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Kipsayat
Community: Kipsigis
Collection Date: 1971-08-09
Collected By: Jean Brown

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