Jivaro ornamental dress
Object numberHC.Z.5.4-5
TitleJivaro ornamental dress
DescriptionJivaro chest decoration with matching loin cloth, made of hide covered with toucan beaks, a peacock head, another unidentified bird's head, various shells, seeds and nuts.
Part of a donation from Dr. Wilburn H. Ferguson, collected during his time with the Jivaro, South America.
Production placeEquatorial Amazon
Production periodTwentieth century, early
Object nameJivaro outfit
Object categoryMiscellaneous
Dimensions
- Chest Length: 51 cm
Chest Width: 33 cm
Loin Length: 41 cm
Loin Width: 32 cm