Beaded panel with round end and flap for inserting through earlobe; red, blue, green, white, orange, and yellow beads.

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Beaded Earflap

Artist Maasai Artist

Date20th century

Place of originKenya, Africa

MediumGlass beads, leather

Dimensions5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (14 x 5.7 cm)

ClassificationsClothing and accessories

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number2006.2.46

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionBeaded panel with round end and flap for inserting through earlobe; red, blue, green, white, orange, and yellow beads.

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