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Head Dress

Mary Berner

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed drawing of a headdress. The headdress consists of feathers arranged upright, with a red band adorned with a pattern consisting of textile detailing. Below and beside the headdress are notes stating that it belongs to the Malecite Tribe and includes feathers, cloth, beads, and metal decoration. The drawing includes annotations for dimensions, noting it as 1 foot and 2 inches wide. There are handwritten notes on the artwork, and a date of February 8, 1935 is provided.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4814 × 3421 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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