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65-10-61E

From: Peru | Rio Curanja

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Xumux
Object Number 65-10-61E
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.

Point broken.

Length 13.3 cm
Outside Diameter 0.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965

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