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FEMALE BAMANA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS; CI WARA

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FEMALE BAMANA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS; CI WARA

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FEMALE BAMANA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS; CI WARA The curving neck supporting the head with tall, cylindrical horns with linear incision spiraling up along each surface; her rounded torso supporting the baby with a neck carved in two columns and separated in the middle, the back with column with a flange-like mane, supporting a head of similar shape to the mother, but with shorter horns slightly curved back; both bodies decorated with dotted and incised geometric designs, with basketry headgear attached below, mounted on a metal stand, ht. 34 3/4 in. Footnotes: OVERALL CONDITION: Good. Wear appropriate for age and use. This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our cataloguers. It is not a comprehensive condition report and if you require more detailed information, please contact us. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis, with all faults and imperfections. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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FEMALE BAMANA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS; CI WARA

Name: FEMALE BAMANA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS; CI WARA
SKU: 177511852
Price: 600 USD
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Estimate $600 - $800

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