Ornament
SA773
From: Guyana
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | SA773 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Apalaii |
Provenience | Guyana |
Culture Area | Amazonia |
Section | American |
Materials | Cane (plant) | Plant Fiber | Feather | Gum | Resin (material) | Insect |
Description | Ceremonial wasp frame used to hold wasps for initiation. Constructed in the shape of a jaguar. Feathers are glued onto the basketry frame in large blocks of color. Feathers from Scarlet Macaw, Channel-billed Toucan, and hawk. |
Length | 121.92 cm |
Credit Line | Amazonian Expedition, William C. Farabee, 1916 |
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