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Man's red woolen headband - warp faced plain weave; imbricated shell +
Man's red woolen headband - warp faced plain weave; imbricated shell +
Object Number 43-13-30/4012
Display Title Man's red woolen headband - warp faced plain weave; imbricated shell +
Descriptions
Object Description Man's red woolen headband - warp faced plain weave; imbricated shell decoration; woven by women; worn about the forehead
Inventory Description Sash, woven wool, discoidal shell beads sewn in squiggly line, forked/frayed end
Classification
  • Sash
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pilagá
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Argentina
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Pilcomayo River, near
Materials Wool, Shell, Cotton thread
Dimensions Overall: 181 x 6.3 x 1.2 cm (71 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-13-30/4012

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