Amhara Silver Ear Cleaning Pick Pendant Kuk Mawca
Amhara Silver Ear Cleaning Pick Pendant Kuk Mawca
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Amhara people, late 19th century, Ethiopia, Horn of Africa
This magnificent and practical small-sized tool is a silver alloy earspoon or pick (Kuk Mawca) from Ethiopia, which would have been worn as a amulet and pendant. Finely crafted with meticulous linear and dotted designs on rectangular flat handle. There is a loop at one end for hanging around the neck and the tiny spoon at the other. Many claim that Ethiopian Christians believe that it is important to keep your ears clean, especially before attending Church, as to better hear the word of God. These spoons were also used to clean tobacco pipes.
Excellent condition. Expected nicks, abrasions, dents, and softening of detail, all commensurate with age and use. Lovely dark patina. Size approx. 7,3cm x 1,5cm x 0,3cm.
Provenance: private collection from Finland.
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Shipping
The shipment will be prepared in the course of 3-5 days and dispatched via Posti Group Oyj or purchased item(s) can be picked up from our shop during the store's opening hours (Tarkk’ampujankatu 4, 00140, Helsinki, Finland). Within the Finland, all items are shipped via Posti Group Oyj unless otherwise requested. We pack the items carefully and mainly in recycled materials because we want to save nature. You will receive the tracking number for your items by e-mail.
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Returns
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