Nose Ornament
65-10-33
From: Peru | Rio Curanja
Curatorial Section: American
Native Name | Dexuti |
Object Number | 65-10-33 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Cashinahua |
Provenience | Peru | Rio Curanja |
Culture Area | Amazonia |
Section | American |
Materials | Rodent Teeth |
Description | Two curved rodent teeth, yellowed on convex side; bound together at ends by black and white cord to form half circle; tips tapered to chisel-like points. Worn by men through septum, for ceremonies, particularly fertility rites. Maker: Kuni Chapu |
Length | 6.9 cm |
Thickness | 0.45 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965 |
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