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Malian Chiwara female antelope headdress on a custom stand, c. 1900

About the Item

A bold wood headdress of a female antelope, an iconic ritual figure in the Bamana society of Mali in West Africa. The Chiwara antelope is a ritual object worn as a headpiece during ceremonial dances held at sowing and harvest. The dance is performed with paired male and female antelopes and is a symbol of fertility and fruitfulness of the fields. The figure is presented on a custom mount. Mali, West Africa, circa 1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Good original condition and presented on a custom contemporary mount. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 65161stDibs: LU6534236979632

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