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anthropomorph, probably a toy

Satchel in native cord , dyed with native dye. Worn by Lengua Indians behind small of back with string tied in front. Old label: "SATCHEL USED BY LENHUA INDIANS. CHACO, PARAGUAY". Satchel in native cord , dyed with native dye. Worn by Lengua Indians…

human Shrunken head

fragment of human skull, probably used as a dipper or cup

Sling in hair of Lama, Bolivia. Presented by James Duncan, Tillycorthie, Aberdeenshire, 1923.

Old label "SPINDLE USE D BY LENGUA INDIANS. CHACO, PARAGUAY". With gourd as whorl for spindle for spinning wool, in wood. Presented by Dr. J.W. Lindsay, Paraguay, 1909. There are some remains of wool on the spindle.

iron spur with silver inlay, right-hand side of a pair, worn by Spanish Dons, Paper label attached, see inscription

human skull carved in white stone, Perhaps part of a sculptured frieze - tenons at the back for fitting into a wall

string of dried fruit - used for face painting, Old label: 208 (but should be 206). Old label "STRING OF DRIED FRUIT PARAGUAY". Fruit of plant used for painting face black in various patterns of lines squares and crosses. Length varies. Presented by…