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George Barber (Maidu, 1833–1918). <em>Head Band (Wo-lo-lo-ko)</em>, early 20th century. Feather, quill, cotton, fiber, 31 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (79.4 x 13.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8808. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 08.491.8808.jpg)
George Barber (Maidu, 1833–1918). Head Band (Wo-lo-lo-ko), early 20th century. Feather, quill, cotton, fiber, 31 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (79.4 x 13.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8808. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 08.491.8808.jpg)
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Head Band (Wo-lo-lo-ko)

Arts of the Americas

MAKER George Barber, Maidu, 1833–1918
MEDIUM Feather, quill, cotton, fiber
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
DATES early 20th century
DIMENSIONS 31 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (79.4 x 13.3 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER 08.491.8808
CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION A common type of ceremonial headgear in central California, flicker feathered bands were worn horizontally over the forehead, down over the eyes with the two ends flapping loosely at the sides. Pomo and Maidu versions are virtually identical. The vivid contrast in colors- orange from stripped shafts, black from the natural shaped tails - is produced by using different feathers of the same bird.
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CAPTION George Barber (Maidu, 1833–1918). Head Band (Wo-lo-lo-ko), early 20th century. Feather, quill, cotton, fiber, 31 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (79.4 x 13.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8808. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 08.491.8808.jpg)
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George Barber (Maidu, 1833–1918). <em>Head Band (Wo-lo-lo-ko)</em>, early 20th century. Feather, quill, cotton, fiber, 31 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (79.4 x 13.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8808. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 08.491.8808.jpg)

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