Accession No
2005.624 A-B
Description
leg rattles made of cotton (gossypium barbadense?), and possibly of kawaie or dog balls (thevetia ahouai). ‘The beginning and ends of the ties are tied with plant fibre. F. Veys, 13/6/2006’
Place
Americas; South America; French Guyana; Litani river; Antecume Pata; Wayana; Apalai
Period
Source
Grotti, Vanessa [collector and donor]; Brightman, Marc [collector and donor]; Cognat, André [vendor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2005.624 A-B
Cultural Affliation
Wayana
Material
cotton; plant fibre
Local Term
kawaï
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Objects 2005.622, 2005.624 -2005.628 were acquired by purchase in January 2005 from Chef Coutumier André Cognat and made for the cultural association Yepe. Total cost was €500. They are worn below the knee during dances by men and women. Still worn during the initiation rituals which are conducted in the villages where missionaries are absent.
Event Date 13/6/2006
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
leg rattles made of cotton (gossypium barbadense?), and possibly of kawaie or dog balls (thevetia ahouai). ‘The beginning and ends of the ties are tied with plant fibre. F. Veys, 13/6/2006’
Event Date 13/6/2006
Author: maa
FM:265417
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