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An Asmat headdress decorated with cassowary feathers

About the Item

Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century Provenance: - Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458242191502

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