Necklace

65-10-24

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Teuti
Object Number 65-10-24
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Job's Tears Seed | Bone
Description

Two or three grey Job's tears alternate with two or three sections of frog leg bones; long series of Job's tears at end of one strand; two strands. Worn by men for ceremonials and dress-up; frog leg bones thought to bring strength to legs of wearer. Maker: Masa (M)

Length 69 cm
Depth 0.2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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