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Old 4th March 2019, 02:19 AM   #1
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Default Amazon Feathers - what are they for?

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.
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Old 7th March 2019, 12:27 AM   #2
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Old 7th March 2019, 07:51 AM   #3
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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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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...

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Old 7th March 2019, 08:11 PM   #4
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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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