Shuttlecock

65-10-138

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 65-10-138
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Corn Husk | Straw
Description

Dark corn husk wound around itself to form ball, loose ends bound together with piece of straw to form 'topknot'; ball quite solid. Used in games, hut by hand by any number of players.

Height 9 cm
Outside Diameter 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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