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Earring

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Earring

late 20th century

Such earflaps enable Maasai to determine from a distance that the wearer is a married woman. Beads and buttons in the primary Maasai colors are sewn into the leather, with lightweight aluminum dangles added to create constant movement around the wearer's head.
Leather, beads, and aluminum
7 x 2 x 1/8 in. (17.78 x 5.08 x 0.32 cm)
Gift in memory of Marilyn O'Keeffe from Seattle Art Museum staff
98.2.1
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Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, A Bead Quiz, July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009

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