Latex (balata) figure of an arapaima fish. Figure is made of dyed latex rubber, hand molded. Fish is long with a relatively thin body, narrowing toward the caudal fin. Tail curves to the left. Dorsal and anal fins follow the line of the tail from midpoint of body, and they and the caudal fin are painted in stripes of red and brown. Small pectoral and pelvic fins are held slightly away from the sides, with the left pectoral curving slightly upwards. The body is densely covered in incised loop markings to indicate scales. The head is square and blunt with incised gills, as well as mouth and nostrils, between inset black eyes.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Brazilian
• Material latex rubber, dye
• Measurements height 3.7 cm, width 6.0 cm, depth 16.2 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 3182/0036