Ceremonial Object

38-23-132B

From: Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38-23-132B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Huichol
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Nayarit
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Description

Gods' eyes. See 38-23-131. Pink and blue eyes. Worn by children in the hair as symbols of health during ceremonies. Probably came from shaman's basket 38-23-137.

Length 12.5 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Robert M. Zingg, 1938

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