Head Ornament
62-19-30
From: New Guinea | Eastern Highlands, New Guinea
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | 62-19-30 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Gimi |
| Provenience | New Guinea | Eastern Highlands, New Guinea |
| Locus | Labogai census district | Hegeturu Community |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Feather |
| Description | Bird of Paradise plume worn as a headdress for men on festive occasions, or used as an item of wealth in bridal and funeral payments. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Glick, 1962 |
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