Fire Drill

65-10-110

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Chiwati
Object Number 65-10-110
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Achiote Wood | Cotton | Corn Husk
Description

Round achiote wood handle; two flat pieces of achiote attached, over cotton corn husk over flat pieces, tied on with string. Used to make fire; use handle to drill through flat piece which is laid over cotton and twigs.

Length 45 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Outside Diameter 4.5 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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