Ear ornament

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Culture/People: Nambikuára (Nambicuara)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1940.
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Place: Mato Grosso State, Central-West Region; Brazil

See related items: Nambikuára (Nambicuara); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/3290
Barcode: 203290.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Ear ornament
Media/Materials: Shell/shells, cordage
Techniques: Strung

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ddcafada-897b-4e6b-af53-1c96acdbd237

Record ID: NMAI_216809