Women's Ceremonial Belt (wa-to)

Maidu

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Caption

Maidu. Women's Ceremonial Belt (wa-to), 1855–1870. Bead, mallard duck feather, acorn woodpecker feather, glass, hemp or jute, cotton cordage, 74 1/16 x 4 3/4 in. (188.1 x 12.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund, 08.491.8925. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

Maidu

Title

Women's Ceremonial Belt (wa-to)

Date

1855–1870

Medium

Bead, mallard duck feather, acorn woodpecker feather, glass, hemp or jute, cotton cordage

Classification

Accessory

Dimensions

74 1/16 x 4 3/4 in. (188.1 x 12.1 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1908, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

08.491.8925

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