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Object Number
46-78-30/5618
Display Title
Monkey tooth necklace formed by teeth held together and braided cord
Descriptions
Object Description
Monkey tooth necklace formed by teeth held together and braided cord
Inventory Description
Tooth necklace, braided cotton corn with small teeth, human or monkey?
Classification
- Necklace
- Raw Material
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Amazon Basin Indians
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms
Upper River Negro
Materials
Tooth, Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 25.5 x 15 x 0.7 cm (10 1/16 x 5 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Seller
Fortunato Org.
Collector
Mr. Ernest T. Jackson
(1880-1910)
Intermediary
Arthur L. Jackson
Donor
Mr. Patrick T. Jackson
(11/27/1946)
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