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
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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Citation
Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Soldado, “Peruvian Kaxinawá child's necklace of frog leg-bone and alligator teeth,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed November 16, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/88.