Bamana Antelope Headdress, Mali

John J. Klejman, New York
Acquired from the above on October 19, 1966

The vertical male ci wara is among the most iconic and recognizable forms in the entire corpus of African Art, and is world famous as a symbol of the continent and its culture. The present ci wara antelope headdress is of classic form, with an fine aged patina from traditional use and handling. Amy and Elliot Lawrence acquired this sculpture directly from the legendary Madison Avenue dealer John J. Klejman in 1966, and it has remained in their collection since then.