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Object Number
2004.29.10101
Display Title
Iroca Indians
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations
Written on board: Motilone Indians / Catatumbo District / (Carib) / Iroca Indians - head hunters and cannibals. / Gift of Commander C. V. Cusache.
Subject
- People
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Venezuelan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Venezuela
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 × 7.62 cm (5 × 3 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the terms “head hunter” and "cannibals" in describing the photographed individuals and activities. The term is listed here as it is part of the original documentation of past collecting practices and past methods of analysis.
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Commander Carlos V. Cusache
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004.29.10105 | Motilone Indians and geologist |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10100 | Motilone Indians of Sicacoo |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10107 | Motilone Indians |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10103 | Motilone Indians and geologist |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10106 | Motilone Indian and bride, 50 and 7 years |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10097 | The Capuchino head missionary and group of Motilone Indian men |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10099 | Padre Camilo (Head Capuchino), Lucero (Motilone Indian boy of 17), and geologist |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10109 | Motilone and bride, 35 and 13 years |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10108 | Two brides, 10 and 7 years |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10104 | Expedition crew |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10102 | Expedition members |
Venezuela
| ||
| 2004.29.10098 | A belle and bride of 10 |
Venezuela
|