Dohanakaha (uncertain)

Baby Sling

87-34-18

From: Venezuela | Murako

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 87-34-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Warao
Provenience Venezuela | Murako
Culture Area Amazonia
Date Made 1986
Section American
Materials Fiber | Moriche Palm Leaf
Description

Made of white moriche leaf fiber. Heavily stained by use. Made and used by women to carry infants across chest and stomach.

Length 90 cm
Credit Line Gift of Charles Briggs, 1987

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