Lip- and ear plugs - Mursi - Ethiopia

Lip- and ear plugs - Mursi - Ethiopia #2.1

Lip- and ear plugs - Mursi - Ethiopia #3.2

Lip- and ear plugs - Mursi - Ethiopia #4.3

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Three terracotta lip and ear plugs of Mursi origin from Ethiopië dating to the late 20th century, with Privécollectie provenance, dimensions 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep and 15 mm high, each item weighing 150 g, in good condition and authentic, sold without a stand, with a small chip on the largest piece.

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Dimensions given for the largest, weight 3 in total. Date uncertain; it was made and used over a very long period. A small chip on the largest.

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Dimensions given for the largest, weight 3 in total. Date uncertain; it was made and used over a very long period. A small chip on the largest.

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Number of objects

Ethnic group/ culture

Mursi

Country of Origin

Ethiopia

Period

Late 20th century

Material

Terracotta

Sold with stand

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

Lip- and ear plugs

Height

15 mm

Width

10 cm

Depth

10 cm

Weight

150 g

Provenance

Private collection

Authenticity

Original/official

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