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Highly Stylized Bambara Chiwara Mystical Antelope

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Highly Stylized Bambara Chiwara Mystical Antelope

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A finely carved wooden headdress / sculpture of Chiwara, the mystical antelope spirit of the Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Measures 19 inches tall on custom wood base.

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Highly Stylized Bambara Chiwara Mystical Antelope

Name: Highly Stylized Bambara Chiwara Mystical Antelope
SKU: 58717499
Price: 70 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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