Deer Antler
| Native Name | Chaxu Xau |
|---|---|
| Object Number: | 65-10-65 |
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Cashinahua |
| Provenience: | Peru Rio Curanja |
| Culture Area: | Amazonia |
| Section: | American |
| Materials: | Deer Antler |
| Length: | 10.5 cm |
| Width: | 2.5 cm |
| Credit Line: | Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965 |
Description
Antler with base and part of root intact. Used in weaving to hold weft threads in place and to stretch warp, in hammock making only.
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