Peruvian Kaxinawá clam shell nose piece

Title

Peruvian Kaxinawá clam shell nose piece

Alternative Title

Dexuti (nose-thing)

Subject

Kaxinawá, Kensinger, nose piece, Peru

Description

A nose piece consisting of one curved, greenish-brown clam shell with smooth edges and white string. Worn by men.

length of string- 15 cm

Creator

Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Masa

Date Created

c. 20th century

Contributor

Kenneth Kensinger

Type

accessory

Publisher

Temple University Anthropology Lab

Identifier

1966-1-31

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Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Masa, “Peruvian Kaxinawá clam shell nose piece,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed November 16, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/95.