Crest Mask (Chi Wara Kun)
Artist/Maker
Bamana people
(Mali)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood, cowrie shells, coral beads, cotton, iron and hair
DimensionsOverall: 18 x 6 3/8 x 3 in. (45.7 x 16.2 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Samuel Rubin
Terms
Object number61.053.000
DescriptionFemale antelope head crest. The antelope is associated with the mythical creature that introduced the art of farming to humans. It is also an animal of the bush that frequently crosses into the human domain and grazes on crops in the field, another reason it is a symbol of agriculture.On View
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