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This necklace was collected amongst the Kuna in Panama. It has
14 bone flutes attached to it, which are covered with incised decoration.
The flutes are made of bird wing bones, probably pelican. Each flute
has up to four finger-holes, and some have thumb-holes. The mouthpieces
are blocked with wax to create a duct. Necklaces like these were
worn by the kantule, or shaman healer, and they rattled
as he walked. They were mainly worn by the kantule when dancing
at puberty ceremonies.
View database record 1924.46.28
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