Anklet of seeds - Specimen details

Anklet of seeds - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 54476

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Plant Name 75.00 CUCURBITACEAE Cayaponia kathamatophora Entry Book Number 19.1853.158
Artefact Name Anklet of seeds Vernacular Name
Iso Country Brazil TDWG Region Brazil
Parts Held Anklet of seeds Geography Description Brazil, Amazonas, Rio Negro
Uses Anklet of seedsUse: MATERIALS User: Man TDWG use MATERIALS
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Donor Spruce, Richard Donor No
Donor Date 12/03/1853 Donor Notes
Collector Spruce, Richard Collector No 158
Collection Notes Collection Date 00/00/1853
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Notes: Source: Museum entry book 1847-55, p211: Shells of fruit strung together and tied around right ankle in Dabocuris (dances) of Barre Indians, producing a loud rattling noise with every movement of the wearer. Come from Rio Feanna.x0Dx0APreviously part of Pla, nts + People exhibition in Museum no.1 1997- Spring 2016

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