Chi-wara (Female Antelope Mask)
date
about 1950-1970
creation place
Africa, Mali or Ivory Coast
medium & support
Carved wood with attached metal and fiber
measurements
23 x 14 x 4 1/2 in. (58.42 x 35.56 x 11.43 cm)
credit line
Gift of David T. Owsley
accession number
1982.018.021
keywords
agriculture, animals, antelope, ceremonies, Chi-wara, deities, hoofed animals, mammals, nature, rituals, spring planting festivals
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