Necklace

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Culture/People: Tukano (Tucano)
Seller: Estate of Walter C. Wyman
Previous owner: Walter C. Wyman (Walter Channing Wyman), Non-Indian, 1850-1927

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Walter C. Wyman (1850-1927, a Chicago area dealer and collector); purchased by MAI from the estate of Walter Wyman in 1931.
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Place: Rio Uaupés (Caiari, Vaupés); São Gabriel da Cachoeira Municipality; North Mesoregion, Rio Negro Micoregion; Amazonas State, North Region; Brazil

See related items: Tukano (Tucano); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 17/9733
Barcode: 179733.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws666fba08d-e7da-41df-9792-ed6726433260

Record ID: NMAI_192003