OBVERSE VIEW
Made from the feathers of the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) and the Green orapendola
(Psarocolius viridis).  This headdress is called a "pejatijamy," and was used in a 
men's ceremony.  On the cotton headband, there are traces of urucu, an oily red
substance made from seeds of Bixa orellana, which is used by the Kayapo for body
paint. 
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