Stool

65-10-177

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Kenan
Object Number 65-10-177
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Fiber | Wood
Description

Flat, round wooden seat painted with red achiote and black; center slightly lower than rim; two wide legs cut from same piece as seat, also painted, as is underside of seat; heavy cord tied around each leg, slack of rope forms handle for hanging or carrying. Used for new initiation of children, afterwards used by men; ritually made in four stages, painted by women.

Width 20 cm
Outside Diameter 43 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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