Anklet; Bracelet

Anklet; Bracelet

Anklet or bracelet with seed pod fringe that are musical when rattled. Beadwork from Amazonia/South America. More research needed, but possibly Shipibo (upper Amazon in Peru) or another indigenous tribe of the Amazon. Woven on natural fiber cordage. Fiber is tan in color, while the bead colors vary in white, blue, and red. Beadwork forms geometric designs such as zig-zags. Strings left on either side to tie together the piece of jewelry are ~ 5" and 6" in length respectively.
  • Object: Anklet; Bracelet
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 6" L x 2.25" W
  • Culture Area: Amazonia / South America
  • Cultural Group: Shipibo (?)
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Sharon Koch
  • Catalog #: 119.031