Amazon Feathers - what are they for?

Battara · 4th March 2019, 02:19 AM

A couple of years ago I was given these Amazon feathers. I think they are sacred for for ceremonial use.

My questions:

1. Am I right about these feathers being sacred?

2. What tribe are they from (I'm thinking Karaja tribe in Brazil but not sure)?

3. Any idea on age?

I would appreciate any help any of you can give me.

Battara · 7th March 2019, 12:27 AM

No thoughts, anyone?

kai · 7th March 2019, 07:51 AM

Hello Jose,

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1. Am I right about these feathers being sacred?

I guess you need to establish provenance first - certainly looks like ceremonial items.

On another note, the large feathers are from Ara parrots - all species covered by CITES (in different appendices).

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2. What tribe are they from (I'm thinking Karaja tribe in Brazil but not sure)?

Your best bet will probably be to contact Andreas Schlothauer - he has lots of experience with ethno feather craft from South America: http://www.andreasschlothauer.com

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3. Any idea on age?

From the cord attached to the larger example, I believe them to be not really old (vintage at best) unless collected right after manufacture and meticulous storage...

Regards,
Kai

Battara · 7th March 2019, 08:11 PM

So helpful Kai thank you.

CITES: Didn't know. Well fortunately these were given to me and the giver can't remember the origins. But then when the Creator brings me sacred objects, I dare not refuse them. Some I use in my ceremonial work.

Also thank you for the link. I will try that out.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	No thoughts, anyone?

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	So helpful Kai thank you. CITES: Didn't know. Well fortunately these were given to me and the giver can't remember the origins. But then when the Creator brings me sacred objects, I dare not refuse them. Some I use in my ceremonial work. Also thank you for the link. I will try that out.