Chin Ear plugs better version

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Chin Ear plugs better version

Posted by Linda Pastorino on July 21, 2011 at 7:41am

Large beaded ear plugs, on gourds Chin people, Burma early 20th c

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Alaa eddine SAGID July 22, 2011 at 10:07pm

Oh my god, i can't believe it

I saw a couple of pairs in Mandalay , Myanmar, last time i was there and couldn't believe these were authentic earrings (chin or naga by the way??) even if the seller was very convincing and they really cost nothing overthere.

back in france i discovered a picture of a woman wearing them and it is so unbelievable as they are very big and made out of dried local variety of gourd!

I am now really disappointed to have missed them, not only after my recent discoveries but because they were really beautifully jewelled and unfortunately i was more backpacking around and could not afford enough room for them
Linda Pastorino July 23, 2011 at 12:09am

I have always wanted a pair for me to keep myself and sold two pair already. I love them. I will post second pair I sold also with the backs so people can see how they are made. I once had an old photo of them being worn too but I have no memory now of where it would be.
Alaa eddine SAGID July 23, 2011 at 12:50am

here is one picture i could get by googling

http://mindatkcholand.webs.com/K%27Cho%20Chin%20Makan%20People.jpg

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