African Bamana Chiwara Couple Antelope Headcrests Collector's Item this delightful piece is a

this delightful piece is a testament to the era's ingenuity and craftsmanship

as visible in the photos

75 inches tall and 8 inches wide

animal sacrifices

along with double-needle stitching to enhance durability

African Bamana Chiwara Couple Antelope Headcrests Collector's Item this delightful piece is aThis couple of Chiwara antelope masks from the Bamana people in Mali is fixed on a natural color wood, with an irregular, heavy base for safe display, forming a strong sculptural family composition: the impressive male and the female carrying their baby on her back. The Bamana, also known as Bambara, constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in their region. With agriculture at the core of their traditional way of life, Bamana society and art are