Oman and Zanzibar Virtual Museum

Single Omani ear-ring of simple form ! Simple Omani Earring   Common Omani silver ear-ring has a bi-conoid shape. Typically hangs form a leather thong looped around the ear. These simple ear-rings are worn by daughters of wealthier parents or by poor  adult women     Arab name: Shaghabiyat ear-ring Period: 1900-1970 Origin: Oman References: Oman Adorned by Pauline Shelton  Robert Richmond / Apex London 1997 page Disappearing treasures of Oman 1998 by Avelyn Foster p 55 fig 43