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Man's "tanga" (or tonca) - girdle - long white feathers with border +
Man's "tanga" (or tonca) - girdle - long white feathers with border +
Object Number 40-39-30/2127
Display Title Man's "tanga" (or tonca) - girdle - long white feathers with border +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Sash, blue, white, green feathers tied onto cord, ties at ends
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Urubu?
  • Aracas?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / <State> / <County> / <City> / Araca?
South America / Brazil / <State> / <County> / <City> / Urubu?
Additional Geographic Terms R. Madeira, Lower; R. Negro, Upper
Materials Feather, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 130 x 35 cm (51 3/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-39-30/2127
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (1872-1802 - 1940)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1872-1902 - 1940)
Donor Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (1872-1902 - 1940)

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