Necklace

87-34-15

From: Venezuela | Mariusarao

Curatorial Section: American

Native Name Doahi
Object Number 87-34-15
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Warao
Provenience Venezuela | Mariusarao
Culture Area Amazonia
Creator Reina Perez
Date Made 1987
Section American
Materials Glass | Coins | Tooth
Description

Commerical glass beads, Bolivars (coins) and tapir teeth. Worn by women and transvestites. No symbolism in beadwork designs. Doahi. Made by Reina Perez.

Length 48 cm
Credit Line Gift of Charles Briggs, 1987

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