Necklace

65-10-20

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Teuti
Object Number 65-10-20
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Matsi Seed | Job's Tears Seed | Alligator Tooth | Animal Tooth
Description

Double strand of black matsi seeds, some shriveled up, and a few Job;s tears strung lengthwise; two medium sized peccary and 3 large alligator teeth at intervals as spacers. Used by men in ceremonials with full dress.

Length 44 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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