Peruvian Kaxinawá capuchin monkey teeth adorned belt
Title
Peruvian Kaxinawá capuchin monkey teeth adorned belt
Alternative Title
Xinu (capuchin monkey) Xeta (teeth) China-xeti (belt) or Chinaxeti Xetaya (belt to have teeth)
Subject
belt, Kaxinawá, Kensinger, Peru
Description
A heavy cotton belt/hip band adorned with a double row of capuchin monkey teeth. The belt is fastened together with 7 braided cotton strands. There are about 320 teeth on this belt. Paired with item 1966-1-37.
Notes on accession card:
"Teeth of the capuchin monkey are obtained after cooking the monkey's head. Holes are then drilled through the width of the teeth and they are fastened onto a cotton band. These jewelry pieces are symbols of hunting skill.
A capuchin monkey has 36 teeth."
length- 68 cm
Notes on accession card:
"Teeth of the capuchin monkey are obtained after cooking the monkey's head. Holes are then drilled through the width of the teeth and they are fastened onto a cotton band. These jewelry pieces are symbols of hunting skill.
A capuchin monkey has 36 teeth."
length- 68 cm
Relation
Paired with item 1966-1-37.
Creator
Kaxinawá, Rio Curnja, Miutu (wife A wore one belt)
Date Created
c. 20th century
Contributor
Kenneth Kensinger
Type
textile, accessory, clothing
Publisher
Temple University Anthropology Lab
Identifier
1966-1-34
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Citation
Kaxinawá, Rio Curnja, Miutu (wife A wore one belt), “Peruvian Kaxinawá capuchin monkey teeth adorned belt,” Anthropology Laboratory and Museum, accessed May 2, 2024, http://gamma.library.temple.edu/anthropologylab/items/show/98.