George Barber (Maidu, 1833–1918). <em>Head Plume (Wai-yet-ti)</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Barn owl feathers, acorn woodpecker scalp, clamshell beads, glass beads, cotton string, 3 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (7.9 x 34.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8807. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 08.491.8802_08.491.8807.jpg)

Head Plume (Wai-yet-ti)

Artist:George Barber

Medium: Barn owl feathers, acorn woodpecker scalp, clamshell beads, glass beads, cotton string

Dates:late 19th–early 20th century

Dimensions: 3 1/8 x 13 3/4 in. (7.9 x 34.9 cm)

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Accession Number: 08.491.8807

Image: 08.491.8802_08.491.8807.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This is a bunch of owl feathers that would be tied into a hairnet and worn on the back of the dancer's head. They would be secrued with the pin. See 08.491.8802

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