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Headdresses, hammocks and other objects
Headdresses, hammocks and other objects
Object Number 2004.29.10150
Display Title Headdresses, hammocks and other objects
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Arawakan / and Betoyan / Collection of L. Weiss and H. Schmidt in the Rio Negro / Yaupes River, Northwestern Brazil, Eastern Columbia and Southern Venezuela - 1907-9. / See File for list of specimens
Department Photographic
Date 1907-1909
Culture
  • Native South American styles
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.065 × 23.495 cm (4 3/4 × 9 1/4 in.)

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