chiwara female antelope headdress

This hand-carved wooden sculpture represents the female counterpart to the Chiwara antelope headdress from the Bambara people. Unlike the vertical male version, the female is often depicted horizontally and frequently includes a small baby antelope on its back, symbolizing the earth and the nurturing of crops. It is finished with a dark, rich stain and features decorative red tassels. In an e-commerce gallery, this is a perfect companion piece to the taller headdress, representing fertility and the harvest.