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Wicker helmet covered with red, yellow and black feathers
Wicker helmet covered with red, yellow and black feathers
Object Number 2004.24.14521
Display Title Wicker helmet covered with red, yellow and black feathers
Descriptions
Object Description Wicker helmet covered with red, yellow and black feathers. Hawaiian Islands. Photograph by F.P. Orchard. 5x7. 99-12-70/53559
Subject
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Protection
  • Helmet
  • Feather
  • Black
  • Wicker
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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