Headpiece for dance costume
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeLake Titicaca Region, La Paz, Bolivia, South America
MediumWood, tropical bird feathers, paper, natural glue
Dimensions15 1/2 x 5 in. (39.37 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Ensemble
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1185
Object numberA.1995.93.1185
DescriptionHeadpiece with image of a double headed bird at top, a central panel with dancing figures under a paper tag. These flanked by figures in headdresses and skirts. Colors are green, yellow, blue on a red ground. Made of feathers affixed to wood.On View
Not on view
Early 20th century
Early 20th century
Early 20th century
ca. 1955
21st century
Los Castillo