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65-10-61A

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Xumux
Object Number 65-10-61A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cashinahua
Provenience Peru | Rio Curanja
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Bone
Description

Capuchin moneky radius bone; 5 partially hollowed, carefully smoothed and finished, taper to sharp point. Used for sewing.

Two holes punched in top.

Length 15 cm
Outside Diameter 0.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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