Peruvian Kaxinawá capuchin monkey teeth adorned belt
Title
Peruvian Kaxinawá capuchin monkey teeth adorned belt
Alternative Title
Xinu Xeta Chinaxe Ti (the thing that circles the waist) or Chinaxeti Xetaya (belt to have teeth)
Subject
belt, Kaxinawá, Kensinger, Peru
Description
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
length - 57 cm
Creator
Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, woven by Chana Mani, Masa
Date Created
c. 20th century
Contributor
Kenneth Kensinger
Type
textile, accessories, clothing
Publisher
Temple University Anthropology Lab
Identifier
1966-1-35
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Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, woven by Chana Mani, Masa, “Peruvian Kaxinawá capuchin monkey teeth adorned belt,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed November 15, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/10.