Two Kayapo Ceremonial Ornaments... (Total: 2 )

Description

Two Kayapo Ceremonial Ornaments
Xingu River area, Mato Grosso, Brazil, 20th century

Including two ceremonial ornaments, composed of domestic bird feathers from macaw, toucan, and parrot, cotton, and vegetal fibers; both mounted and framed in a Plexiglas box.

Heights: 12 and 22 inches, excluding frames

More Information: Each in overall excellent condition. The smaller item with very minor loss along the edges of the red feather. The larger item with very minor loss along the edges of approx. two feathers. Minor loss to the blue feathers at top, right.


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