Whereas the long, pendant earlobe is not the end in itself, nor is the long slit always permanent, yet the mutilation of the ear is permanent and desired.
A subclavicular ground was used instead of mastoid or earlobe leads since the subjects wore headphones during the recording.
It is interesting to note that both earlobes on this figurine are pierced with small holes.
Houdans have small earlobes and wattles hidden by the crest and feather bearding.
Within this definition, caruncles in birds include wattles (or dewlaps), snoods and earlobes.
Under some circumstances, a rope with attached thorns or obsidian flakes would be pulled through the tongue or earlobes.
Since the earlobe does not contain cartilage it has a large blood supply and may help to warm the ears and maintain balance.
An alternative explanation is that some tribes in the region had a practice of distending their earlobes by earrings or other ornaments.
