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49-17-2

From: Brazil | Araguaia River

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 49-17-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Caraja
Provenience Brazil | Araguaia River
Culture Area East Brazil
Section American
Materials Feather | Plant Fiber
Description

Cap type. White feathers attached to flexible bast and cord net foundation. Red, blue and green upright parrat and/or macaw feathers at top. For young man or boy.

Height 30 cm
Outside Diameter 25 cm
Credit Line Gift of John Esher, 1949

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