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Chiwara (Antelope Headdress)
Chiwara (Antelope Headdress)

Chiwara (Antelope Headdress)

Creator Bamana peoples, Mali
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
Mediumwood with applied coating
DimensionsOverall: 60.5 x 5.5 x 16.5 cm (23 13/16 x 2 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift from the Frum Collection, 2001
Category
    Object number2001/102
    Place CreatedAfrica
    Location
    • Gallery 249 Murray Frum Gallery

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