Gurunsi antelope figure

Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This Bambara, Gurunsi, figure representing an antelope, with two heads represented. It  is made with a wood core with animal hair and fabric, and is covered overall with cowrie shells.  Three ju-ju pouches are attached.

Student Work

No

Culture

Gurunsi

Geography

Mali

Medium

wood, animal hair, cloth, cowrie shells

Classification

Sculpture

Accession Number

1997.01.188

Donation Date