Peruvian Kaxinawá child's necklace of red and black seeds and pig and alligator teeth

Title

Peruvian Kaxinawá child's necklace of red and black seeds and pig and alligator teeth

Alternative Title

Teuti (necklace) or Mane (beads)

Subject

Kaxinawá, Kensinger, necklace, Peru

Description

A necklace meant for a child consisting of five teeth (wild pig and alligator) and poisonous black and red seeds on a white string. This necklace is meant to ward off dangers.

length- 31.5 cm

Creator

Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Bidixu

Date Created

c. 20th century

Contributor

Kenneth Kensinger

Type

accessory, children

Publisher

Temple University Anthropology Lab

Identifier

1966-1-19

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Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Bidixu, “Peruvian Kaxinawá child's necklace of red and black seeds and pig and alligator teeth,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed May 2, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/91.