introduction BEGINNINGS: THE PHOEBE HEARST ERA (1902-1920) TRANSITION (1920-1945) EXPANSION (1945-1960) Africa and Asia Oceania Latin America Ecuador: The Michael Harner Collection 01. Man’s comb 02. Container for blowgun-dart poison and blowgun dart quiver 03. Crown, feathers mexico CULMINATION (1960-1980) RECENT YEARS (1980-2001) RECENT ACQUISITIONS Man’s comb Ecuador, Shuar (Jívaro) 16–8805 To the Shuar, hair was the source of great strength and vitality. Thus, grooming with a comb, as well as headdresses or head ornaments, were important for rituals and feasts.