Feather pendant worn by baby - hangs down back – Objects

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Object Number 48-61-20/18127

Display Title Feather pendant worn by baby - hangs down back

Descriptions

Inventory Description Bird-skin ornament, brown and yellow 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: 9.7 x 5.9 x 1.5 cm (3 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 9/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 48-61-20/18127

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