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Man's red wool warp faced plain weave headdress - red feathers around +
Man's red wool warp faced plain weave headdress - red feathers around +
Object Number 43-13-30/4017
Display Title Man's red wool warp faced plain weave headdress - red feathers around +
Descriptions
Object Description Man's red wool warp faced plain weave headdress - red feathers around top; white and blue bead decoration; used for courting dance; woven by women; chemical dye
Inventory Description Headdress, red woven band with white/blue beadwork, fringe of feathers, strap
Classification
  • Headdress
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pilagá
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Argentina
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Pilcomayo River, near
Materials Wool, Feather, Glass, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 12 x 4 cm (9 7/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-13-30/4017

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