Rust Surinamese Head Scarf & Collar

Object/Artifact

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Island SPACE

Name/Title

Rust Surinamese Head Scarf & Collar

Description

Russett, ivory and black patterned headscarf (angisa), on a brown painted, plastic mannequin head. The bust is adorned with gold-colored cotton collar and wooden beaded necklace in shades of tan and brown. Bust is affixed to a tall wooden base on wheels.

Use

Worn by Afro-Surinamese women post-emancipation and is part of the traditional koto national costume.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.14

Source or Donor

Roxanne Valies

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Country

Suriname

Continent

South America

Region

Caribbean