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Object Number 2004.29.10105
Display Title Motilone Indians and geologist
Descriptions
Transcribed Annotations Written on board: Motilone Indians / Catatumbo District / (Carib) / Motilone Indians of Sicacao Cannibals / West Venezuela / Carib Stock - Catatumbo District / Gift of Commander C. V. Cusache.
Subject
  • People
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Motilone
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Venezuela
Additional Geographic Terms Catatumbo District
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 × 7.62 cm (5 × 3 in.)
Historical Language
Museum staff recognize the offensive nature of the term “cannibal” 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

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Motilone Indians of Sicacoo
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Motilone Indians
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Padre Camilo (Head Capuchino), Lucero (Motilone Indian boy of 17), and geologist
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Motilone Indian and bride, 50 and 7 years
2004.29.10106 Motilone Indian and bride, 50 and 7 years
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Motilone and bride, 35 and 13 years
2004.29.10109 Motilone and bride, 35 and 13 years
Venezuela
The Capuchino head missionary and group of Motilone Indian men
2004.29.10097 The Capuchino head missionary and group of Motilone Indian men
Venezuela
Iroca Indians
2004.29.10101 Iroca Indians
Venezuela
Two brides, 10 and 7 years
2004.29.10108 Two brides, 10 and 7 years
Venezuela
Expedition crew
2004.29.10104 Expedition crew
Venezuela
Expedition members
2004.29.10102 Expedition members
Venezuela
A belle and bride of 10
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