Legband

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Culture/People: probably Shuar/Achuar (attributed)
Possible collector: Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (Timoleon Flores), Non-Indian, ca. 1896-1936
Previous owner: Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (Timoleon Flores), Non-Indian, ca. 1896-1936
Seller: Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (Timoleon Flores), Non-Indian, ca. 1896-1936
Presenter/funding source: Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of and possibly collected by Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (ca. 1896-1936, an Ecuadorian farmer and nephew of the Ecuadorian ambassador to the US); purchased by MAI from Timoleón Flores Chiriboga in 1918 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place: Río Morona; Morona-Santiago Province; Ecuador

See related items: Shuar/Achuar; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/4279
Barcode: 084279.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Legband
Media/Materials: Jaguar skin/fur, seed/seeds, cordage
Techniques: Sewn

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws699d9cac0-9c07-4da3-8d61-051c329deda9

Record ID: NMAI_90750