Headdress

45-15-215B

From: United States of America | Nebraska

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-215B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Winnebago
Provenience United States of America | Nebraska
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Fiber | Glass
Technique Beaded | Woven | Plaited
Description

Woven beaded bands, connected by woven or plaited bands, central band in square weave. Concentric rhombs and triangles in multiple colors on white ground. Warp ends woven then plaited and continuing into bands of bias weave, many colored ribbons. The hair is done up in roll and the bead strips hang down the back.

Length 180 cm
Width 0.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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