Collection Australian Aboriginal Ceremonial Regalia, Northern Territory
#200018

An exceptional collection of Australian aboriginal ceremonial items from the Northern Territory.

A feather and native string headdress from the Gagudgu of the Kadadu area.

length of feather and string headdress: 76 cm/ 30 in

Tiwi Mourning rings with Feathers, one with a double loop and inset berry beads.

diameter of large Tiwi ring: 28 cm / 11 in

A ceremonial feather wand.

height of feather wand: 31 cm/ 12 in

A painted headband with bone pendant attachments.

length of painted headband without string: 33 cm/ 13 in

A very complex human hair skirt that would have required hundreds of hours to create.

length of the skirt: 107 cm / 42 in

All in fine condition. As perishable items that were often not retained or collected, these are particularly rare.

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