Peruvian Kaxinawá balsa wood perfume bottle
Title
Peruvian Kaxinawá balsa wood perfume bottle
Alternative Title
Ininti Aduti (perfume store-thing)
Subject
Kaxinawá, Kensinger, perfume, Peru
Description
A balsa wood perfume vessel decorated with incised designs, with a balsa wood stopper. In shape, function and design, the perfume bottles of this collection are unique to the ceramic assemblage of the Kaxinawá . Possibly the result of highland Peruvian influence. The perfume bottles were exclusively used for storing dried palm flower perfume worn by women.
Ininti aduti, or perfume store-things, as depicted here, are composed of narrow mouth bottles characterized by a flattened base, rounded shoulder just above the base, and a long slightly convex neck. The lip is flat or tapers slightly outward and frequently is produced by cutting. The bottle is usually closed within a balsa stopper. Decoration, if any, consists of shallowly incised geometric designs on the exterior walls.
Ininti aduti, or perfume store-things, as depicted here, are composed of narrow mouth bottles characterized by a flattened base, rounded shoulder just above the base, and a long slightly convex neck. The lip is flat or tapers slightly outward and frequently is produced by cutting. The bottle is usually closed within a balsa stopper. Decoration, if any, consists of shallowly incised geometric designs on the exterior walls.
Creator
Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, made by a woman
Date Created
c. 20th century
Contributor
Kenneth Kensinger
Type
ceramics
Publisher
Temple University Anthropology Lab
Identifier
1966-1-206 a, b
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Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, made by a woman, “Peruvian Kaxinawá balsa wood perfume bottle,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed May 13, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/28.