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Krokroktì

Kayapó Culture20th century (second half)

Mudec - Museum of Cultures

Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy

Head decoration made of weaved little ropes on which are fixed several blu, red and white feathers that symbolize the central square and the houses of the Kayapó's village and the forest. The feathers are collected, selected, tied and stored for the creation of the crown by men during their daily hunt in the forest. The feathered crown is used during male ritual moments, such as initiation, marriage or funeral cerimony.

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  • Title: Krokroktì
  • Creator: Kayapó Culture
  • Date Created: 20th century (second half)
  • Location Created: Goiás, Brazil
  • Physical Dimensions: h 50 cm
  • Type: Crown
  • Rights: Lo Curto Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - PAM 00764
  • Medium: Cotton, feathers (parrot and american stork) and vegetal fibre
  • Collocazione: Currently not on view
Mudec - Museum of Cultures

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