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65-10-101

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 65-10-101
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Leaf | Fiber | Cotton
Technique Basketry
Description

Palm; plaited wiht complex under-over pattern; red achiote designs on exterior accentuate pattern made by weave; top round, bottom square; double rim of palm leaf strips wound with cord and, on exterior, palm strips braided and finished off. Used in varied-serving food, etc; worn as hats by little girls during part of initiation rites.

Height 11.3 cm
Outside Diameter 26.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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