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Feather pendant worn by boy - hangs down back
Feather pendant worn by boy - hangs down back
Object Number 48-61-20/18126
Display Title Feather pendant worn by boy - hangs down back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bird-skin ornament, yellow and brown feathers, on twisted cotton string.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Guaymí
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama
Additional Geographic Terms Cricamola River
Materials Feather, Hide, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 10.7 x 10 x 2.2 cm (4 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48-61-20/18126

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