Lawa ivory earplugs, Laos

Old ivory earplugs from one of the Hill tribe people, most probably the Lawa mon khmer from Laos. They have to be worn on extended earlobes holes.

Dimensions:3,5 x 2 cm each

The object has been examined by an ivory appraiser and has a certificate stating that the ivory predates 1947.

References:

“A world of earrings. Africa, Asia, America”, van Cutsem, Anne ,Skira, 2001
“The art of silver jewellery”, Skira, 2006
“Peoples of the golden triangle”, Lewin, Paul and Elaine, River Books, 1984

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