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A Bamana Zig Zag Chiwara Headdress

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A tall carved wooden zoomorphic form in abstract style with an antelope head atop a highly stylized body. The zigzag motif has been interpreted by some scholars of Bamana culture as having great symbolic resonance, such as an illustration of the trajectory of the Sun around Earth. This sculpture measures 22 inches tall. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: Ex- Collection Frank Friedman, Nyack, New York.

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A Bamana Zig Zag Chiwara Headdress

Name: A Bamana Zig Zag Chiwara Headdress
SKU: 144035338
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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