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Yukpa-Yuko armulet

By Ken Rich, 22 February, 2014
Description

The item was collected in 1969, during fieldwork among the Yukpa-Yuko Indians of the Serrania de Valledupar-Sierra de Perijá Region of the Colombia and Venezuela border.

Small armulet for protection of infants. Made from parrot bones and teeth of howler monkey.

Produced: early-1960s Place: Pishikakao (Irapa), Venezuela, South America. Ethnic Group: Yukpa Indians

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Parrot bones and howler monkey teeth threaded on cotton
Distinguishing marks
None
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
Tiny, to fit on wrist
Date Period
1960s
Weight
Weighs only a couple of ounces
History
See description above
Price Paid (If known)
Do not recall
For Sale?
Yes
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