An earring in its various stages (Michie, n.d.)

Item — Box: 8, slide: 19.10.11

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Slides of Africa from various sources; these slides document a variety of topics such as agriculture, landscapes, city scenes, villages, architecture, industry, transportation, commerce, and people, from throughout Africa during the 20th century.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Herskovits Library at africana@northwestern.edu.

Extent

From the Collection: 99 Boxes (99 slide boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

The various stages of this Kamba ear ornament are shown. Several samples were obtained at various stages of development to show how the ornament is manufactured. On the left is a strip of the aluminum. Next, the aluminum is flattened, then cut into a nice shape. The third illustrates the bar after it has been curved and pounded around the engine valve. Fourth, on the right, is the earring in its final stages of filling and refining. The completed earring is about one inch in diameter.