Bambara carved Ci Wara headdress, ex-Mathias Komor

19th/20th c., Mali, finely and elaborately carved and decorated wood antelope-form figure in hunched pose with curled tail, with silver metal eyes and neck band, cowrie and blue bead strung from ear, dark patina, mounted on wood base, accompanied by copy of Mathias Komor receipt, on 11"h x 23"l x 4"w (total)
Condition: Good, fine matte black patina with rubbing and spots of wear due to handling, minor scattered surface impressions and scratches generally do not penetrate patina, loss of bead elements on ears, appears to be all original and without repair or restoration, not examined with metal band removed, possible loss to horn tips **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.