Headdress (Chi Wara)

Maker Bamana

Date20th century

GeographyMali, Africa

MediumWood

Dimensionswithout base: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); with base: 19 in. (48.3 cm)

ClassificationDECORATIVE ARTS

Credit LineGift of Harold Rome

Object number1958.36

Status

Not on view

RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws

Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

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