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Carving in three sections, strung together, painted
Carving in three sections, strung together, painted
Object Number 2008.9.2
Display Title Carving in three sections, strung together, painted
Descriptions
Object Description Carving in three sections held together with string; central section front painted white with yellow and black face, unpainted back; flanking sections painted white front with black, brown and yellow triangles, diamonds, medallions; painted white back. Piece broken from proper left section, hanging on string.
Inventory Description Headdress, carved wood, three sections, painted face, geometric, floral designs
Classification
  • Headdress
Department Ethnographic
Date 1987 or earlier
Culture
  • Ticuna
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms La Pedrera, near; Amazonas
Materials Wood, Pigment, String
Dimensions Overall: 49.5 x 41.5 x 3 cm (19 1/2 x 16 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.9.2
Credit Line Gift of The Ticuna People
Provenance
Collector Lora Fleming, MD, PhD (1987 - 4/15/08)
Collector Mauricio Ortiz, PhD (1987 - 4/15/2008)
Donor Mauricio Ortiz, PhD (1987 - 4/15/2008)
Donor Lora Fleming, MD, PhD (1987 - 4/15/08)

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