Amazonian Indian feathered headdress, Karaja People, Brazil
20th C
Organic material.
58 x 22 cm
22 7/8 x 8 5/8 in
22 7/8 x 8 5/8 in
6092
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The Karajá people live in the state of Goiás. The center of their territory is the island of Bananal, on the Araguaya River.
On a cap-shaped elastic plant weave, a multitude of red and blue feathers are attached. The upper part is adorned with larger feathers of the same species The feathers are protected inside the braided frame.