Tribal West African female Bambara headdress in carved wood. The piece depicts a female antelope with offspring, referred to as "Chi wara," for a mythical antelope. Antelope headpieces such as this are used in a dance celebrating the harvest. The body with incised decoration, mounted to a wood base. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear and use.

DIMENSIONS

10.3ʺW × 4.4ʺD × 39.2ʺH