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Headdress790/2

Antelope headdress. Four legged animal-like figure on oval-shaped base with upright tail attached by metal pins to an elongated head with two linear grooves around the front sides of the pointed end. Two small orange tassels are attached to each side of the back of the head. The top part of the head is dome-shaped with a thin frontal extension and decorated with a small orange-coloured tassel attached to the top of the front end. At the back of the head, three long pieces extend length-wise, curve slightly upwards and join together at a point. Each is decorated with spiral designs.

Culture
Bamana
Material
wood, metal, stain ? and fibre
Made in
Mali ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress790/3

Antelope headdress. Elongated face with two horns that are covered with elaborate designs, spirals, diamond shaped carvings. Carved out of one piece of wood. The large curved neck has a cross hatched design and mane. Body has an upright tail and four legs attached to a base with three holes on the underside.

Culture
Bamana
Material
wood, paint and metal
Made in
Burkina Faso ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure790/1

Head, neck and torso resting on four legs. Head has hooked nose, horse shoe shaped ears that are curved and decorated with brass tacks. Hair has a crest down the centre and is covered with brass tacks and carved diagonal grooves, squares and curving raised lines. Torso covered with brass tacks. There is a square hole under the breasts and at the base of each leg.

Culture
Baga
Material
wood and brass metal
Made in
Mali
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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