Latex (balata) figure of an Amazonian manatee. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Fish is in a prone position, thick flippers angling back from its sides, tail large, flat and round. Head is round with a large blunt snout. Small black eyes are embedded on the sides of the head. Figure is mainly black, but with a light grey covering over the central body areas.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Brazilian
• Material latex rubber, dye
• Measurements height 3.5 cm, width 8.7 cm, depth 17.6 cm (overall)

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• Field Collector Nuno Porto
• Previous Owner Nuno Porto
• Received from Nuno Porto, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget

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• Made in Monte Alegre

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• Creation Date during 2015
• Collection Date during October 2015
• Ownership Date before June 20, 2016
• Acquisition Date on June 20, 2016

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3182/0034