Angelo Pennetta, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up portrait shows an indigenous woman with painted facial markings and an elaborate feathered headdress. The woman gazes directly at the camera. Red face paint highlights the eyes and brow. She has dark markings on her cheeks. Her headdress is a large, semi-circular arrangement of tan and brown feathers, accented by blue and orange feathers. The neutral background places the focus squarely on her face and ornate headdress. The overall impression is one of cultural pride and tradition.