DAVID G. (DAVID GERARDIN) - Lot 221

DAVID G. (DAVID GERARDIN) Circular molt feather headdress inspired by the KARAJA tribe (Northern Amazon) Frame: H: 178 x W: 169 cm This forest people have many hunters, and this headdress was made for them. It is worn during wedding ceremonies. It is placed on the back of the head and attached to the bun with a cord. Native Americans generally wear their hair long, as a sign of virility. The circular shape of this headdress represents the sun and its rays reflected in nature. Each arrow visualizes a hunting scene that provided food for the communanté. The color of the arrow's feathers is intended to make it easier to find it in nature, depending on where it was hunted. The band of colored beads is a jewel that blends in with the rest of the hair. The larger the headdress, the more important the role of the wearer as a hunter in this community.