Stool

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:

20cm

Outside Diamater:

43cm

Credit Line:

Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger