Bamana Chiwara Hand-Carved Wood Headdress, Mali

Item Details

Bamana (Mali, West Africa)
Chiwara (antelope) headdress, 20th century
Hand-carved wood, fibers, shells, fabric, and metal nails

• Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.

Condition

- minor chipping to wood edges of the carving scattered throughout; abrasions, scratches, scuffing, light discoloration, and accretions to wood; significant discoloration, accretions, minor abrasions, and scratches to shells; stains, accretions, and loose threads to fabric accents; tarnishing, scratches, and scuffing to metal nail heads; fraying, adhesive residue, discoloration, and areas of stiffness to fibers scattered throughout the lower region.

Dimensions

Item #

ITMG663398