Rope

65-10-108A

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Disi | Dispi
Object Number 65-10-108A
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Fiber | Wood
Description

One of three heavy twisted ropes; slip knot at center loops over a straight round piece of wood with 1 groove around it near end; ropes are slipped through hammock ends and tied to houseposts.

Length 410 cm
Outside Diameter 1.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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