Two earclips

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Description

Xancus Pyrum shell, each decorated with the punched contour of a stylized human figure, cord material and thorn-like wooden peg, respective fine cane for attachment, on metal base;
the magic powers attributed to the Xancus Pyrum shell make it particularly suitable for the use as ear ornament. It is believed, in fact, that since it makes a sound, it improves the sense of hearing when placed near the ear. Ear ornaments with human figures are prerogative of the warriors, elders and members of the village council.

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Littérature comparée

Somaré Grata, Vigorelli, Leonardo, The Nagas, Bergamo 1992, p. 106, ill. 7

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