Headdress consisting of woven band wth feather rays, a comb, and +

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Object Number 08-12-30/73072

Display Title Headdress consisting of woven band wth feather rays, a comb, and +

Descriptions

Object Description Headdress consisting of woven band wth feather rays, a comb, and feather ornaments

Inventory Description Comb, double-sided with basketry center, elaborate feather tufts/pendants at end

Classification

Comb

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Guinanos

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America

Additional Geographic Terms Vaupés River

Materials Vegetable fiber, Feather

Dimensions Overall: 64 x 28 x 5 cm (25 3/16 x 11 x 1 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 73072

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