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Matachines Crown
Matachines Crown
Matachines Crown
Museum of International Folk Art

Matachines Crown

NameCrown
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Dateca. 1950
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumTin, Cotton, Feathers, Glass
Dimensions19 × 10 1/4 in. (48.2601 × 26.0351 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Folk Art Committee
Object numberA.2009.10.10
DescriptionMatachines Crown. Circular tin frame with second circular tin piece on top. Bottom tin is covered with various colors of cloth with highly decorated in front with a variety of ribbon, sequins, rick rack, silver fringe and other materials. Top tin has multi-colored feathers attached. Mirror on front and back. Red cloth padded headband inside.
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