Antelope dance crest "tijiwara" ·  Mali, Bamana · ID: 3035163

Description

wood, dark brown and black patina, kaolin, separate carved head, fixed by metal clamps, the body carved with a second head, forming a separate animal, notched decor and fine incised patterns, base with four drilled holes for attachment, slightly dam., paint rubbed off, rep. (tip of the right ear), base