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Bambara Wood Chiwara Headdress Sculpture

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Bambara Wood Chiwara Headdress Sculpture

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African, Bambara people of Mali, wooden dance headdress / chiwara in the form of a stylized antelope comprising an elongated head and antlers carved with geometric motif and decorated with three red pompoms at ears and mouth, the body on four short feet upon a square base with holes for mounting, likely once atop a weaved basket headpiece. 48" H x 18" W x 5" D.

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Bambara Wood Chiwara Headdress Sculpture

Name: Bambara Wood Chiwara Headdress Sculpture
SKU: 124493489
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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