Native Name | Mebiti |
Object Number | 65-10-23B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Cashinahua |
Provenience | Peru | Rio Curanja |
Culture Area | Amazonia |
Section | American |
Materials | Cord | Porcupine Quills |
Description | White-yellow porcupine quills with brown tips, a few all brown; two holes through diameter of each is passed, holding them side to side; two cords brought together at ends and joined to make ties. Worn by men for ceremonials and dress-ups. |
Length | 18.5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Kenneth M. Kensinger, 1965 |
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