Accession No
2005.651
Description
Purse made from cotton and mara-mara seeds. Each side has a central zoomorphic figure with six limbs, surrounded by red rings with yellow centres. The entire purse is edged in purple. Each strap end terminates in a small loop and the purse is fastened with a loop and toggle.
Place
Americas; South America; Suriname; Tëpu; Trio village; Wayana; Akuriyo
Period
21st century
Source
Grotti, Vanessa [collector and donor]; Brightman, Marc [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2005.651
Cultural Affliation
Trio
Material
Cotton; Seed
Local Term
Measurements
75mm x 75mm x 430mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Accession register for 2005.651: 'Seed bead purse'.
Event Date 2005
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Production / use)
The purse is prepared by women. It was bartered for glass beads.
Event Date 2005
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Fanny Veys: 'The colours used for the purse include dark pink, purple, beige and red.'
Event Date 14/6/2006
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Seed bead purse made of cotton and mara-mara seed.
Event Date 11/5/2014
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Purse made from cotton and mara-mara seeds. Each side has a central zoomorphic figure with six limbs, surrounded by red rings with yellow centres. The entire purse is edged in purple. Each strap end terminates in a small loop and the purse is fastened with a loop and toggle.
Event Date 3/11/2020
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:267630
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