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Chin ear plugs front

Posted by Linda Pastorino on March 24, 2012 at 5:59pm

beaded into Gourds large 4 " D ear plugs from Burma Chin group. early 20th c

Comments

Joost Daalder October 10, 2013 at 8:05am

Very nice!
Linda Pastorino October 10, 2013 at 1:52pm

I used to find these in Europe mostly. I think I have had three pairs over the years and all sold them. I have not had them in a while.
Alaa eddine SAGID December 20, 2013 at 11:13pm

i have found a couple of pairs of these when i was in burma!!!

I could'nt believe these were earrings until i saw a picture of them being worn!!
Joost Daalder December 21, 2013 at 1:35am

Alaa - It must have been particularly satisfying to find these in their home country, so to speak. And they are very nice anyway. I am very grateful to Linda for posting these pieces.
Sonja Waschke April 16, 2018 at 1:03pm

Hello, Joost Daadler do you still looking for such earplugs ?
Cordelia Donohoe April 24, 2018 at 10:05pm

I'll ask him