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A similar example attributed to the Kolokani district is illustrated by Goldwater (1960, p.43, no.63).
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A FINE BAMANA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS, chi wara
Male, with long snout, the horizontal spiralling horns joined at the tips, two applied perforated brass panels to the neck, an iron band about the junction of the head and neck, incised zigzags to the spine, on oval base, dark glossy patina
29¾in. (75.5cm.) long
Male, with long snout, the horizontal spiralling horns joined at the tips, two applied perforated brass panels to the neck, an iron band about the junction of the head and neck, incised zigzags to the spine, on oval base, dark glossy patina
29¾in. (75.5cm.) long