Bamena People Ty-wara Headdress

Title

Bamena People Ty-wara Headdress

Subject

Bambara (Bamena) People

Description

A pangolin (or scaly anteater) stands on a flat base. Rising from the middle of its back are the neck and head of an antelope. The base has four holes for attaching to a basketry cap to be worn on a person's head. The antelope is covered with animal leather.

Source

The Republic of Mali

Files

Bamena People Ty-wara Headdress.JPG

Citation

“Bamena People Ty-wara Headdress,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed April 24, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/57.