Gigantic traditionally styled Fula earrings - measuring 9 x 9 x 4 ins / 23 x 10 x 10 cm. These are modern Brass reproductions, but original ones were made of solid Gold.
Click the picture to see standard sized ones.
To support such a weight and stop ear lobes descending to the wearer's shoulders ! .. a string connecting the two earrings was worn over the top of the head.