Ear Ornament
| Object Number: | 18005E |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Marquesan |
| Provenience: | Marquesas Islands |
| Section: | Oceanian |
| Materials: | Whale Ivory |
| Length: | 8.1 cm |
| Width: | 6.8 cm |
| Credit Line: | Gift of William Pepper, 1891 |
Description
Carved walrus tusk earrings. Worn by men. The spur was passed through a hole in the lobe of the ear and projected behind. A small wooden plug, passed through the hole in the spur, held the ornament in place. Sometimes a band connecting the ornaments passed over the head to take the weight off the ear lobes. The material is chacalot ivory.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Polynesia Gallery (28 Jan 1982 - Jun 2010) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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