Shuar. <em>Back Ornament</em>, first half of 20th century. Bird bones ("tayu"), seeds, feathers, cotton fiber, human hair, beetle-wing covers, 43 x 14 x 2 in. (109.2 x 35.6 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 88.89.11. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.89.11.jpg)

Back Ornament

Artist:ShuarAchuar

Medium: Bird bones ("tayu"), seeds, feathers, cotton fiber, human hair, beetle-wing covers

Dates:first half of 20th century

Dimensions: 43 x 14 x 2 in. (109.2 x 35.6 x 5.1 cm)

Collections:

Arts of the Americas

Accession Number: 88.89.11

Image: 88.89.11.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum