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A Bamana Zig Zag 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 24 inches tall on a 3x5 inch base. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: Ex Private New York collection.

Condition

Good, well worn, old repair

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A Bamana Zig Zag Headdress

Name: A Bamana Zig Zag Headdress
SKU: 165907399
Price: 5000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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