Samburu. Pair of Chain-Connected Beaded Ear Flaps, 20th century. Hide, beads, metal wire, each closed flap: 7 1/2 x 1 11/16 in. (19.1 x 4.3 cm) chain length: 22 1/4 x (56.5 cm). Gift of Donna Klumpp Pido, 1996.204.34. Creative Commons-BY.

Pair of Chain-Connected Beaded Ear Flaps

20th century

Samburu

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Samburu
Classification: Jewelry
Formatted Medium: Hide, beads, metal wire
Medium: hide, beads, metal, wire
Locations: Place made: Kenya
Dimensions: each closed flap: 7 1/2 x 1 11/16 in. (19.1 x 4.3 cm) chain length: 22 1/4 x (56.5 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1996.204.34