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