Necklace
Native Name:
Teuti
Object Number:
65-10-32
Current Location:
Collections storage
Culture:
Cashinahua
Provenience:
Peru
Rio Curanja
Culture Area:
Amazonia
Section:
American
Materials:
Monkey Teeth
Seeds
Description:
Three strands; 2 small monkey teeth alternate with 2 small, slightly flat black seeds with some minor variation in order; teeth pierced through center. Used in full dress.
Length:
57cm
Credit Line:
Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Gift of Birds: The Featherwork of Native South American Peoples (16 Nov 1991 - 28 May 1994)
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