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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