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Feather arm decorations for dancing; see photograph
Feather arm decorations for dancing; see photograph
Object Number 00-8-70/55488
Display Title Feather arm decorations for dancing; see photograph
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, bundles of brown feathers attached with twisted fiber cord
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Marshall Islands
Additional Geographic Terms Rongslab
Materials Feather, Plant fiber
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 24 x 6.5 cm (12 5/8 x 9 7/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 55488
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (01/17/1900)
Collector Dr. William McMichael Woodworth (01/17/1900)
Collector U.S. Fish Commission Ship Albatross Expedition (01/17/1900)
Donor Donated by Alexander Agassiz (1900)

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