Headband
Physical description
Felt headband with carved wooden frontlet of eagle. Band is made of red felt, with balsa wood carving of an eagle head at centre. Bird has two feathers atop the head, with large eyes rimmed in blue, and an open beak with slightly protruding tongue. Neck is painted with feathers in black. The head is attached to a piece of black leather that is sewn to the band with hide strips. Three shell buttons are sewn to band at both sides of the eagle head.
Date Made
1980
Date Acquired
26 Nov 2014
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 7.5 cm x 99.5 cm x 8 cm
Object Number
3089/3