Feather Ornament
1875 (made)
Floral spray made with feathers from several species of parrot including the scaly-headed parrot and scarlet ibis. The feathers have been worked into flower and leaf shapes and attached to silk-wrapped wire.
Object details
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| Brief description | Floral spray made from feathers attached to silk wrapped wire. The green feathers are parrot, probably of several different species, including scaly-headed parrot (Pionus maximiliani). The red feathers are scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber). Rio de Janiero, Brazil, circa 1875. |
| Physical description | Floral spray made with feathers from several species of parrot including the scaly-headed parrot and scarlet ibis. The feathers have been worked into flower and leaf shapes and attached to silk-wrapped wire. |
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| Object history | Rio de Janeiro was a centre for feather working in the 19th century. Typical products include floral decorations made from feathers, and fixed fans. |
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| Accession number | AP.58:3-1877 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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