Headdress

58-17-121

From: Brazil | Matto Grosso

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 58-17-121
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mundurucu (uncertain)
Provenience Brazil | Matto Grosso
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Feather | Fiber
Description

Headdress made from predominantly red and yellow feathers lashed to a conical, knotted net. Some blue and green feathers included. Longest feathers, some of which are clipped, are at the point of the cone. Twisted cord through the open edge of the net can be tied so the net adjusts to fit the wearer's head.

Length 11.9 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Harry B. Wright, 1958

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