Labret
About this object
History of use
Lip plug for facial ornamentation. The 2 lower front teeth are removed during childhood and a hole made with sharpened twig to accommodate a lip plug. Lip plugs are considered a beautifying decoration.
Cultural context
decoration
Physical description
White cylindrical plug with a right angle. One end has flat edges that are larger than rest, the other end is also flat.
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