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| 1 | 1970.78.11.13 | Necklace | Small black seeds alternating with longer brown seeds on a necklace. Necklaces are worn by both men and women in everyday wear among the Machiguenga. |
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| 2 | 1970.78.11.15 | Necklace | Six-eight black seeds then a pendant of 2 red and 1 black and then 6-8 black seeds. Necklaces are worn by both and women for everyday ornamentation among the Machiguenga. |
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| 3 | 1970.78.11.18 | Bag | Handwoven, striped; used for storage of personal articles. Mostly tan with brown and black vertical stripes. |
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| 4 | 1970.78.11.21 | Necklace | White Job's Tears make up the strands. Two strings of seeds strung vertically and connected by white seeds attached horizontally to each strand. Both men and women wear necklaces for everyday decoration among the Machiguenga. |
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| 5 | 1970.78.11.3A | Stick, Firemaking | Stick used to make fires. Partner to 1970.78.11.0003B. This used to be one stick but it was cut in half. The stick has a hollowed out portion that has been worn smooth from natural use and there is burnt residue from fire creation. |
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| 6 | 1970.78.11.3B | Stick, Firemaking | Stick used to make fires. Partner to 1970.78.11.0003A. This used to be one whole stick but it was cut in half to make fires. The end of this stick has been rounded so that it can create friction for fire. |
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| 7 | 1970.78.11.6 | Belt | Small seeds; for a boy. Many short strings of 2-6 black seeds with a brown "bell-like" seed at the end, sewn onto a wide woven band. |
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| 8 | 1970.78.11.8 | Necklace | Multiple stranded, black seeds from the headwaters of the Amazon. 14 strands. Color: BK |
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