In ancient Egypt, both men and women wore jewelry. The color, form, and materials used can can tell us about the person who originally wore the jewelry. This earring takes the form of the head of a ram (male sheep), which was associated with the god Amun and was connected with creativity, vigorous strength, and masculinity.

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• What details do you see?
• What details indicate that this was made to look like a ram's head?
• How do you think it was made?
• What do you think this earring says about the person who wore it?
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