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Object Number
39-24-30/1826
Display Title
Apron of woven bands & strings of feathers. all bands fine warp-faced, warp patt
Descriptions
Object Description
Apron of woven bands & strings of feathers. all bands fine warp-faced, warp patterned weave of cotton. Apron made up of center band with other bands in various patterns doubled & attached to it. These end n toucan feathers & human hair tassels.
Inventory Description
Apron or breastplate made of colorfully woven cotton strips, feather/black hair
Classification
- Shaft, modified
- Apron
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Jivaro
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Ecuador
Additional Geographic Terms
Rio Bobanaza vicinity; Rio Pastaza, Oriente, vicinity
Materials
Cotton, Feather, Hair, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 88 x 64 cm (34 5/8 x 25 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
1826
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