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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Beaded Earflap
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Beaded Earflap

Artist Maasai Artist
Date20th Century
Made/manufacturedKenya, Africa
MediumGlass beads, leather
Dimensions5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (14 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2006.2.46
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Collections
DescriptionBeaded panel with round end and flap for inserting through earlobe; red, blue, green, white, orange, and yellow beads.
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