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Bambara Tribe Tij Wara Chiwara Antelope Headdress

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's premium: 28%

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An Antelope headdress or a Tij Wara meaning Work Animal. The half human half antelope was the mythical being who taught the Bambara how to farm, the headdresses were worn in dances to encourage successful harvest. Carved with latticework, geometric patterning on the mane, horns, antlers and face. Horn repaired, tail chipped.