Dance cape

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Culture/People: Akawaio (Acawai)
Collector: A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954

Collection History: Collected in late 1916 or early 1917 by Alpheus Hyatt Verrill (1871-1954, explorer, author, and MAI field collector) during fieldwork sponsored by MAI.
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Place: Demarara River; Guyana

See related items: Akawaio (Acawai); Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/894
Barcode: 060894.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Dance cape
Media/Materials: Feather/feathers, cordage
Techniques: Wrapped, tied

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ed75101c-90b4-4875-85f4-7a1addc453c0

Record ID: NMAI_65371