Necklace

65-10-28

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Teuti
Object Number 65-10-28
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Seed | Job's Tears Seed | Rodent Tooth | Fiber
Description

Single short strand of grey Job's tears, red and black seeds and small rat teeth on cotton cord; teeth pointed, slightly curved and broken open at wide end. 20 Job's tears, 8 red and black seeds, 12 teeth. Used in dress up for male children, teeth to give jaw strength to wearer.

Height 0 cm
Length 27.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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