Hair or ear ornament
Artist
Shuar artist
Artist
Achuar artist
Datebefore 1895
Location where madeEcuador
MediumCord, feathers, beetle elytra (hard-shelled outer wings), hair
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Henry LeGrand Cannon
Object number1898.1.310
DescriptionBeetle wings, metallic green in color, fastened to a long cord. Cord possibly made of cotton. One end of ornament terminates in tassel with brown feathers and black hair, possibly human hair.On View
Not on view
1867
Waiwai (Native Amazonian)
Japan
Waiwai (Native Amazonian)
Yanktonnai Sioux
