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The spool shape and the stippled and traced design on the backs of these ear ornaments are typical of the South Coast. Colorful mosaic inlay on frontals is, however, more frequently found on ornaments from the North Coast. The sides of the ornaments are slightly concave to provide better hold when worn in distended earlobes. The ornaments contain clappers. |
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