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Artificial hair worn over forehead in dancing by men
Media Restricted
Object Number 13-24-60/D2156
Display Title Artificial hair worn over forehead in dancing by men
Descriptions
Inventory Description Headband, plant fiber band, ring of hair attached, fiber clasp
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
  • Headband
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Naga
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / India / Assam
Materials Plant fiber, Hair
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 23 x 5.7 cm (11 x 9 1/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object D2156

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