Peruvian Kaxinawá child's necklace of frog leg-bone and alligator teeth

Title

Peruvian Kaxinawá child's necklace of frog leg-bone and alligator teeth

Alternative Title

Teuti (necklace) or Mane (beads)

Subject

Kaxinawá, Kensinger, necklace, Peru

Description

A necklace meant for a child with two strands consisting of white string, small alligator teeth, and frog leg bones.

Notes on accession card:
"Leg- bones- frog: gives strong legs
gator teeth: give strong teeth
short- 2 strands
Maker: Soldado (M)
Made for little boy to ward off dangers"

length- 18 cm

Creator

Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Soldado

Date Created

c. 20th century

Contributor

Kenneth Kensinger

Type

accessory, children

Publisher

Temple University Anthropology Lab

Identifier

1966-1-17

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Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Soldado, “Peruvian Kaxinawá child's necklace of frog leg-bone and alligator teeth,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed May 2, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/88.