Full view of some Beetle-wing earrings
Possibly Shuar (J ívaro), Southern Ecuador, pre-1894, beetle-wing cases (elytra), cotton
Accession Number 22.11.94.6a+b

Beetle-wing earrings [akiamu]

These earrings are made of iridescent beetle-wings. As well as being decorative, they make rustling sounds with each movement.

These ornaments are often finished with red and yellow toucan feathers, and are a prized part of Shuar regalia.


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