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Object Number
39-24-30/1823
Display Title
Arm band (?) - yellow & red toucan feathers knotted at intervals on cotton strin
Descriptions
Object Description
Arm band (?) - yellow & red toucan feathers knotted at intervals on cotton strings. The strings of feathers are joined by cross strings, knotted; the ends are braided
Inventory Description
Ornament, feathers, bright red/yellow, on loosely netted twine with braided ties
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Jivaro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms
Rio Bobanaza vicinity; Rio Pastaza, Oriente, vicinity
Materials
Feather, Cotton string
Dimensions
Overall: 50 x 14 x 5.8 cm (19 11/16 x 5 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
39-24-30/1823
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