Headdress

Tocoyal

NA5589

From: Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | Coban

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number NA5589
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kiche (uncertain)
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Alta Verapaz | Coban
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Wool
Description

Headdress: "Coral Snake". Long, plaited rope of red wool. Varicoloured tassels at each end; cylindrical with 6 zephyr pendants and 3 cords each ending in a large zephyr ball. Plaited into the two long hair-braids of high class women.

Length 464 cm
Width 4 cm

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