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97-18-12

From: Mali

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 97-18-12
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bambara
Provenience Mali
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

Carved wood in the style of the Bambara Chi Wara masks. An antelope with horizontal horns. With incised carving on top of the head, and on back of animal. Attached to basketry with split cane.

Length 55.5 cm
Outside Diameter 23 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Hill II, 1997

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