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A cotton belt/ hip band adorned with a single row of capuchin monkey teeth (ca. 120 teeth). A symbol of one's hunting skill.

length- 35 cm

A heavy cotton belt/hip band adorned with a double row of capuchin monkey teeth. The belt is fastened together with 7 braided cotton strands. There are about 320 teeth on this belt. Paired with item 1966-1-37.

Notes on accession card:
"Teeth of…

A cotton belt/hip band adorned with a single row of about 150 capuchin monkey teeth. The narrow belt is fastened together with five twisted strands, one of which is unraveled. This is a symbol of hunting skill.

length - 57 cm