Height: 13"
Materials: Cassowary feathers & woven natural fibers
People: Chimbu
Country: Papua New Guinea
The bird fauna is culturally important to Papua
New Guineans. Feathers, skins, beaks & bones
of many species are used for personal adornment,
decoration, weapons and tools. The feathers of
many species are used for headdresses worn
during "sing-sings" (dancing, chanting and singing)
and in social exchanges. Birds and bird
parts are important as clan & tribal totems, as
symbols of wealth and prestige, for purposes of
social exchange (including payment of bride
price), and as spiritual idols. Stand not included.
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