Description : Carved wooden Antelope headdress sculptures from the Bamana ( Bambara) of mali, West Africa. Highly stylized examples of the Chiwara antelopes , The word Chiwara or Tji wara translates as heart of the lion and they are worn during annual harvest ceremonies celebrating the hard work of the farmers and their bountiful crops. Custom mounted to display stands.
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About the lot N° 94 Title : Antelope Headress, Period : Mid 20th century Size : 14 inches tall (tallest) Provenance : The Robert Kinsky collection, Pennsylvania Condition report : Overall Good TRIBAL GATHERINGS, auctioneer, Quakertown, PAIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : The Robert Kinsky Collection of African Art Sale date : 15 Sep 2015It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale