Crown, feathers
Ecuador, Shuar
16–8860
Retaliatory raiding was an important part of Shuar culture. Killing an enemy brought a man spiritual power and social prestige. A man was then entitled to wear certain kinds of feathered ornaments when visiting other households, receiving guests, and participating in feasts and ceremonies. This crown (along with a necklace and ear sticks) could be worn only by a man who had taken a life.
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