“Headpiece” (1870s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access.

Headpiece

Headpiece

TitleHeadpiece
Date1870s 19th century
MediumMedium: beads, fur, leather, brass Technique: strung beads, stitched to fur
Classificationcostume & accessories
OriginSouth Africa, Africa South Africa
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Daniel Putnam Adams
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-06