Chi Wara Headdress (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
Chi wara is the legendary creature that taught the Bamana how to farm. When attached to a basketry cap, sculpted headdresses like this one are worn for ceremonies during times of planting and harvest.
Gift of Robert and Nancy Nooter
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC
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