Necklace

65-10-31

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Teuti
Object Number 65-10-31
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Alligator Tooth | Feline Tooth | Job's Tears Seed
Description

7 strands, 5 plain Job's tears, 2 Job's tears and varied teeth-13 in number, 2 large alligator teeth, 6 medium and 5 small feline teeth; strands tied at ends with twisted pink cotton cords. Used in full dress. Maker: Masa (M) and Awadetsati

Length 80 cm
Width 2.4 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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