Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Headdress (chi wara or n'gonzon koun)

Maker Bamana Artist

Datelate 19th-early 20th century

Made/manufacturedMali, Africa

MediumWood, metal, cotton, grass and palm fibers

Dimensions22 x 23 x 7 in. (55.9 x 58.4 x 17.8 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund

Object number2007.12

Collections

AFRICAN

DescriptionCarved wooden figure of abstracted male antelope with two horns, curled tail, metal ring on neck, incised head and body; carinated, bent legs; elliptical ear pierced with yellow tassels, one ear missing, tassel in nose; basketry base with cords attached.