Skip to main content
Feathered headdress, tan and black feathers with fibre attachment ("njuli")
Feathered headdress, tan and black feathers with fibre attachment ("njuli")
Object Number 39-39-50/3548
Display Title Feathered headdress, tan and black feathers with fibre attachment ("njuli")
Descriptions
Indigenous Term njuli
Inventory Description Headdress, black and tan feathers radiating from vegetable fiber base
Classification
  • Headdress
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Bwamba
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms Bundibugyo; Fort Portal, 40 miles west of
Materials Feather, Vegetable fiber, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 33 x 39 cm (2 15/16 x 13 x 15 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-39-50/3548

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.