Trio Hair Ornament

Hair jewelry, ornament

Trio people, Tarëno culture, Suriname, Guyana, Norther Brazil

Glass beads, Feathers, bamboo, cotton

Length: (exclusive feathers): 17 cm, diameter: 4 cm

Mid 20th century

Traditional Trio (Tarëno) hair ornament from Suriname, Guyana, and northern Brazil, dating to the mid-20th century.

This piece is made from bamboo, glass beads, feathers, and cotton. It is a men’s ornament, worn at the back of the head with the hair braided into it.

€ 495

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