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Man's red wool warp faced plain weave circular type headdress; spoon- +
Man's red wool warp faced plain weave circular type headdress; spoon- +
Object Number 43-13-30/4019
Display Title Man's red wool warp faced plain weave circular type headdress; spoon- +
Descriptions
Object Description Man's red wool warp faced plain weave circular type headdress; spoonbill feather decoration (natural color) ; white bead decoration; woven by women; used for courting dance
Inventory Description Headband, woven red band, black/white beaded decorations, red and white feather
Classification
  • Headband
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pilagá
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Argentina
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Pilcomayo River, near
Materials Glass, Feather, Cloth
Dimensions Overall: 26.5 x 5.2 cm (10 7/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-13-30/4019

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