Girdle

44-3-2

From: Paraguay | Gran Chaco

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 44-3-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mundurucu
Provenience Paraguay | Gran Chaco
Culture Area Amazonia
Date Made ca. 1868
Section American
Materials Cotton | Feather
Description

Of short black feathers on woven backing of heavy cotton [?] cord, with 3 plaited cords at each end. From center hang 4 long strings of small feathers, 2 red, 2 black, with bunch of yellow feathers at attachment base. Also short bunches of feathers, black tipped with red, at sides.

Length 120 cm
Width 46 cm
Credit Line Gift of Frank S. Stone, 1943

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