These wonderful Prehistoric Earplugs are dating back to the Neolithic's.
Very nice shaped, wonderful patina.
This very special items are found in the area of Jenné-jeno, Mali.
All plugs are made out of white dolomite stone.
The archaeological site of Jenné-jeno is located within a huge, seasonally flooded basin called the Inland Niger Delta, in the West African country of Mali.
Every year, after the rains begin further south, where the mighty Niger River has its source, the swollen river rushes downriver (towards the north!).
When it enters the flat, Inland Niger Delta basin, the waters spread out and flood all the lowest areas to a depth of 2-3 meters.
The floodwaters cover an area about 300 kilometres long by 100 kilometres wide!
Potsherds, beads, axes and many other kinds of artefacts are being washed out of the soil and into the gullies every year during the torrential rains in June and July.
Condition: Excellent.
Style: Neolithic.
Date: 4000 - 2000 BC.
Origin: Jenné-jeno , Mali - Africa.
Heights: 3,2 - 4cm.
Provenance:
Out of a collection of a Belgian Archaeologist.
This item was collected in situ by the archaeologist himself in the early 20th century!
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Item number: R0842-12
Price: 50 €
Three Wonderful Prehistoric Earplugs (piercings)
