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Feathered tail worn by men in dances
Media Restricted
Object Number 13-24-60/D2159
Display Title Feathered tail worn by men in dances
Descriptions
Inventory Description Costume ornament, curved wood, hair fringe, shell, insect wing, fur decoration
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Costume
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Burma
Dimensions Overall: 47.5 x 41.5 x 6.9 cm (18 11/16 x 16 5/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 18
Label on object D-2159

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