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Head ornament worn upright at back of head. part of complete headdress
Head ornament worn upright at back of head. part of complete headdress
Object Number 17-59-30/F2
Display Title Head ornament worn upright at back of head. part of complete headdress
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, woven fiber and reed panel with feathers stuck into ends of reed
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Betoi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Tiquie
Materials Reed, Vegetable fiber, Feather, Wool, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 34 x 12 x 1 cm (13 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F2
Provenance
Collector Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1916-1917 - 1917)
Donor Dr. A. Hamilton Rice (1916-1917 - 1917)

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