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Tapirape Shaman wearing ceremonial headdress during the thunder ceremony
Tapirape Shaman wearing ceremonial headdress during the thunder ceremony
Object Number 63-1-30/11888.1.1
Display Title Tapirape Shaman wearing ceremonial headdress during the thunder ceremony
Descriptions
Object Description written on board: "Brazil / 1.a. Tapirape Shaman wearing ceremonial headdress during the thunder ceremony"
Department Photographic
Date 1942
Artist J. Galvao
Artist Charles Wagley
Culture
  • Native South American Caribbean Coast styles
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 14.2875 × 10.795 cm (5 5/8 × 4 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Jessica Malheiros

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