Necklace

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Culture/People: Quechua
Previous owner: Horace Ruibal, Non-Indian, b. 1897
Seller: Horace Ruibal, Non-Indian, b. 1897

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Horace Ruibal (of New York City); purchased by MAI from Horace Ruibal in 1924.
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Place: Indian village near Cusco (Cuzco); Cusco (Cuzco); Cusco (Cuzco) Province; Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru

See related items: Quechua; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 12/9429
Barcode: 129429.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Necklace
Media/Materials: Animal tooth/teeth, cordage
Techniques: Braided

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61d87e5d1-bb23-4ea0-9f25-1be73c0f884b

Record ID: NMAI_139179