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A Bamana Chiwara Headdress

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BAMANA CHIWARA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS AFRICAN ART: A Carved wooden sculpture of a stylized antelope,that was traditionally worn atop the head on a basketry cap. Danced in agricultural festivals and other ceremonial events. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Ma

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Fine Old Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress: A Fine Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.This headdress sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood to honor that original mythical being. Under C

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Item Details

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Carved wooden zoomorphic sculpture with openwork design as well as a small Chiwara finial on top. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 x 16.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Private Seattle Collection, WA.

Condition

fair, well weathered

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A Bamana Chiwara Headdress

Name: A Bamana Chiwara Headdress
SKU: 132744318
Price: 240 USD
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