Tyiwara headcrest
abstract animal shape; four legs; lozenge-shaped body; long horns and long pointed ears; one cowrie shell hanging from element on animal's forehead; maroon thread tassels at ends of ears; black patina; attached to dark wood base
- Date
- first half of 20th century
- In our collection
- since June the 13th, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- 24 1/16 x 8 1/2 x 3 in. (61.12 x 21.59 x 7.62 cm) (including base)
- Location
- G250
- Medium
- Wood, cowrie shells, thread
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 1% cadmium 36% atium 63%