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Dance headpiece

one of a pair of dance headpieces adorned with a small wooden figure of an antelope; figure rests on top of woven basket; antelope has long snout with an open mouth and slightly protruding tongue; its eyes are almond shaped and positioned on the upper side of either side of the head; its ears are oval and situated on either side of the head, each with a red loop tied through it like an earring; the animal's head and back are decorated with carvings; long antlers are carved in spiral patterns and protrude out away from the figure; a long, thick neck connects to the round but lithe body of the antelope; the animals rests back on its haunches and has a rope tied around its neck; a metal band is also present at the animal's neck; the figure sits on a woven mound that resembles an upside down basket; the entire body of the antelope is the dark brown of the wood from which it is carved

Date
20th century
In our collection
since December the 4th, 2009 up to now
Dimensions
11 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (29.21 × 24.13 × 46.99 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Wood, plant fibers, metal
Price
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Composition
iron62%
atium27%
oxygen2%
copper9%