Headdress (chi wara)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Headdress (chi wara) by an unknown artist features a brown sculpture of an animal with a long snout and two long, curved horns. The animal's body is positioned on all fours, with a long tail curled upward. The sculpture has a textured surface and adorned with small beads or cowry shells. The head and body are connected by a cylindrical piece. The sculpture stands on a flat base with four legs. Two small decorative items hang on either side of the neck. The background of the image is gray, with a darker vignette effect around the edges.