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Headdress

MOA: University of British Columbia

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Tall bulbous decorated headdress which tapers in towards the headband. The headdress is covered with black faux fur(?). It is decorated with a large crest, coloured mirrors, strings of beads, plastic "jewels", a small owl decoration, sequins, and applique. Blue feathers extend from the top of the headdress and down one side. The opposite side has three tassels, and there is one tassel below the feathers. There is a black Velcro chin strap.

  • History Of Use

    Zacapoaxtla headdress, worn by performers representing a Mexican battalion in combat dramas.

  • Type of Item headdress
  • Culture Mexican
  • Material plastic, cotton fibre, feather, synthetic fibre, palm fibre
  • Measurements height 61.0 cm, width 50.0 cm, depth 31.0 cm (overall)
  • Creator Marilu Justo
  • Field Collector Laura Osorio
  • Previous Owner Laura Osorio
  • Received from Laura Osorio, Museum of Anthropology Exhibitions Budget, Michael O'Brian Family Foundation
  • Made in Huejotzingo
  • Creation Date during 2017
  • Collection Date between 2017 and 2018
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3289/0012

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