Nose Ornament
65-10-33
From: Peru | Rio Curanja
Curatorial Section: American
| Native Name | Dexuti |
| Object Number | 65-10-33 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Cashinahua |
| Provenience | Peru | Rio Curanja |
| Culture Area | Amazonia |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Rodent Teeth |
| Description | Two curved rodent teeth, yellowed on convex side; bound together at ends by black and white cord to form half circle; tips tapered to chisel-like points. Worn by men through septum, for ceremonies, particularly fertility rites. Maker: Kuni Chapu |
| Length | 6.9 cm |
| Thickness | 0.45 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965 |
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