Head Plume (Wo-lo-wai-to), One of a Pair Item Number: 08.491.8801.1 from the Brooklyn Museum

Description

At either side of this bunch of owl feathers are one or two pairs of triple pronged ceremonial hairpins. Wire is used as their base as the desired effect is to make them tremble as the dancer moves.

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund