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Object Number
35-25-30/1003
Display Title
Pair of men's ear plumes, each with string of pendant beetles' wings +
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of men's ear plumes, each with string of pendant beetles' wings +
Inventory Description
Ear ornaments, multi feather rings, strings of beetle wings tied to bamboo
Classification
- Earring
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tukano?
- Aguarico
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Ecuador
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Tucano?
Additional Geographic Terms
Rio Napo
Dimensions
Overall: 18.6 x 20.3 x 1.9 cm (7 5/16 x 8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
35-25-30/1003
Provenance
Collector
Dr. John P. Gillin
(1934-1935)
Expedition
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1934-1935)
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