University of Northern Iowa

1970.78.11.12.1 (Nose piece)

Small metal disk worn in the pierced septum mostly by women among the Machiguenga.

General Information

Accession #: 1970.78.11.12.1
Collection: Anthropology
Artifact Color: Silver, White
Cultural Area: Peru
Culture: Machiguenga
Materials: Metal, string
Tech Mfg: handcrafted
Time Period: 1960-1970

Location

Perm Location: 124-A11-9
Location Notes:
Previously located in 124-A10-7.