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Feather headdress

Ecuador

 

Collected by Ronald Hawksby Thomas

Given to the Museum in 1936

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Feather headdress, Ecuador

This feather crown was collected amongst the Achuar-Shiwiar people in Ecuador. It was worn during head-taking ceremonies, and is decorated with toucan, macaw, and hummingbird feathers.

View database record 1936.53.47