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Fine ceremonial headdress, Lardil group, Mornington Island,…
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Sydney
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7-Nov-2021
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Fine ceremonial headdress, Lardil group, Mornington Island, painted natural pigment, emu feathers and hand-spun human hair string on paper bark base (no custom stand) These elaborate, feathered and ochre constructions were worn by dancers during public phases of circumcision ceremonies. Length 43 x 24 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, New South Wales
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Unclassified