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Ci Wara headdress in form of antelope with human figure seated at top, leaning
Ci Wara headdress in form of antelope with human figure seated at top, leaning
Object Number 975-12-50/11808
Display Title Ci Wara headdress in form of antelope with human figure seated at top, leaning
Descriptions
Indigenous Term ci wara; chi wara; tyi wara
Object Description Ci Wara headdress in form of antelope with human figure seated at top, leaning against horns
Inventory Description Carved wooden figurine, human female sitting on antelope, platform base.
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1975?
Culture
  • Bambara
  • Bamana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Mali
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 44.5 x 16 x 5 cm (17 1/2 x 6 5/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-12-50/11808

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