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Description : **Originally Listed At $1800** Africa, Mali, Bamana Kono Peoples, ca. 1940. A stunning early (by African standards) wooden mask of an abstract antelope form. This type, of which there are several varieties, presents with an exaggerated open mouth of simple geometric form, two thin alert ears, a simple rounded head lacking eyes or nostrils, and a small rounded attachment form with four hand-drilled suspension holes along with two holes at ears. Size: 28 L x 3.5 W x 5 H (71.1 cm x 8.9 cm x 12.7 cm) Antelope imagery in Bamana lore is associated with the introduction of agriculture, the male form, and the sun that gives life. Perhaps the most famous style of Bamana art, the Ci Wara mask, depicts a divine being that is half human and half antelope. This being taught humanity how to cultivate the land and was honored by the Bamana ever after. The animal depicted here is likely the roan antelope, who inhabits the savanna and is found throughout much of Africa. Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, ex private French collection, ex private dealer Christophe Rolley, Paris, France All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #162910
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