Bead and wire Maasai earrings (Michie, n.d.)
Scope and Contents
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
General
These are typical bead and wire earrings being worn by a young Masai woman. They are made in a sort of rocking chair shape with beads strung on wire, and are about 6 to 9 inches long. The extention has a pendant of tin attached to it. These earrings are attached to each other by a strand of beads which fits under the wearer's chin.
Library Details
Part of the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies Repository
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