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Feather headdress
Object Number 03-33-30/62655
Display Title Feather headdress
Descriptions
Inventory Description Regalia, grey feathers bound on cord, ties on ends
Classification
  • Regalia
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Chamacocos Brabos
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Paraguay
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Bahia Negra to Bolivia, bordering
Materials Feather, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 44 x 43 x 13 cm (17 5/16 x 16 15/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 62655
Provenance
Collector Dr. Emil Hassler

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