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
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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Citation
Kaxinawá, Rio Curanja, Masa, “Peruvian Kaxinawá clam shell nose piece,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed May 3, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/95.