Pendant

Dogon people, Mali, African

20th century

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Cylindrical, wrought-iron staff with twisted section mid-way on shaft, ending in flat, adze-like blade at bottom. Staff surmounted by equestrian figure; horse's legs merge into u-shape, which merges with staff.
Dark-brown, spherical vessel has lug handles on the sides and short, vertical neck; shoulder has incised arcs with overall roulette pattern below.
Antelope Headdress (Chi Wara), Bamana people, Mali, African, wood, metal, string
Vertical iron pole with six iron currency objects attached at top; three objects are iron hoe-blade currencies, and three are possibly rattles, hoe-shaped but open in center and with an enclosed portion that could have held percussive elements Function: Currency staffs constitute a display of wealth; if it is Fulani, it would have been owned by settled Fulani rather than nomadic herders.