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Cave site where mummies and pottery were excavated
Cave site where mummies and pottery were excavated
Object Number 2004.24.14879
Display Title Cave site where mummies and pottery were excavated
Descriptions
Object Description Cave in mountain side where W.B.T. found large collection of mummies and pottery. Ecuador; Vicinity of Rio Bobonaza and Rio Pastaza.
Subject
  • mummy
  • Archaeology
  • Pottery
  • Excavation
  • Cave
  • Site
Department Photographic
Date 1906-1911
Artist William Bell Taylor
Culture
  • Amazonian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms Napo-Pastaza; Rio Bobonaza; Rio Pastaza
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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Upstream - Rio Bobonaza, Jivaro
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Going against the current, the head waters of the Pastaza - Jivaro
2004.24.14871 Going against the current, the head waters of the Pastaza - Jivaro
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White Dog Cave
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2004.24.14880 Ancient Inca Terrace showing farming system
Ecuador
Jivaro physical types, peoples of Ecuador
2004.24.14844 Jivaro physical types, peoples of Ecuador
Pastaza
Napo
Jivaro women and child
2004.24.14848 Jivaro women and child
Ecuador
Back view of headdresses of Jivaro chiefs
2004.24.14852 Back view of headdresses of Jivaro chiefs
Ecuador
Jivaro chiefs in war paint
2004.24.14851 Jivaro chiefs in war paint
Ecuador
Jivaro Packers
2004.24.14850 Jivaro Packers
Ecuador
Jivaro Porters
2004.24.14849 Jivaro Porters
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