Head Ornament

55-17-27

From: Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 55-17-27
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tiwi
Provenience Australia | Northern Australia | Melville Island
Section Oceanian
Materials Feather | Wood | Cord
Description

White cockatoo feathers stuck onto pointed wooden "hair pin"; rope added. No native name. Worn in hair during funeral ceremonies.

Length 23 cm
Credit Line National Geographic / University Museum Expedition; Jane C. Goodale, 1955

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