Object number:
H16.2423
Object name:
flicker band
Material/Technique:
Strung flicker feather, glass beads, and clam shell disk beads
Dimensions:
W: 5.5 in
Credit line:
Museum Purchase; Charles P. Wilcomb Collection
Copyright status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Physical description:
Head band of feathers of flicker. Head band of reversed tail feathers of flicker, yellow in center and black on edges. White and red glass beads at one end, white at the other, for holding band together. Two clam shell disk beads near center where a string is attached to them.
Content description:
Worn on forehead in ceremonials.
Cultural affinity:
Pomo

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