Headdress Frame

89-1-7C

From: Brazil | Para State | Catete River

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 89-1-7C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayapo | Xingrin
Provenience Brazil | Para State | Catete River
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Bamboo Fiber
Description

Large feather diadem of scarlet and blue macaw tail feathers and white egret feathers tied to a cotton band (A), which is then fastened to a fiber disk (B) and bamboo frame (C). Used by men.

Credit Line Purchased from Michael Bernstein, 1989
Other Number MB5-B - Other Number

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