Dublin Core
Title
Ear pick
Subject
Ethiopia
Description
This very small object, made of steel, consists of a rectangular body, with a suspension loop end on one side, and a spoon-like end opposite to it. Both the front and the back are covered with steel decorations. The little spoon was used to remove wax from the user’s ears. It is also common to find ear picks attached to the end of pendant crosses. It is believed that evil spirits can enter the body through the ear when it is being cleaned, and a cross handle can protect the user from that.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections
Publisher
Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections
Date
Unknown
Contributor
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Rights
Brooklyn College Archives and Special Collections
Relation
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Format
image/jpeg
Language
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Type
Physical object
Identifier
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Coverage
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