Wax

65-10-56

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Bui
Object Number 65-10-56
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Beeswax | Chicle | Wild Rubber
Description

Heavy black lump; smooth sides; one end covered with deep gouges in all directions. Used in waxing cord.

Length 17.3 cm
Outside Diameter 4.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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