Bamana/Bambara dancers used these Chiwara headpieces during ceremonies which occurred during pre-planting and harvesting months to portray humanized antelopes. This piece depicts a male antelope with two long curved horns and is a great representation of the vertical style of the Eastern Bamana with openwork carving representing the mane and neck of the antelope.
It is unique since this piece also includes a pangolin along with a new acrylic base. African sculpture such as this will stand out while complementing any décor taste from Mid-Century, Industrial/Loft, Organic-Inspired, California Casual, Japandi... to Wabi Sabi or Coastal Modern Design.
Place of Origin: Mali
Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s
Condition: Excellent.
Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.
Dimensions:
Figure: 31.5 in. H X 2.5 in. W X 7.5 in. D
Base: 2 in. H X 4 in. W X 6 in. D
Total: 33.5 in. H
Reference:
The Met
Penn Museum
Cincinnati Art Museum
Birmingham Museum of Art
Spurlock Museum of World Cultures at the University of Illinois
University of Missouri Museum of Art & Archaeology
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico
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