Nose Ornament

65-10-42

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Dexuti
Object Number 65-10-42
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Bone | Cord
Description

Two curved agouti (majas) teeth sharpened to chisel-like point at one end; fastened together with black waxed cord to face each other, forming an open circle; tops of teeth orange; see 65-10-33 and 65-10-39 and -40. Worn by men for ceremonials, especially fertility.

Width 0.5 cm
Thickness 0.3 cm
Outside Diameter 6.1 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965
Other Number C:65-10-33 - Field No SF

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