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Genesis: Ideas of Origin in African Sculpture
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A film illustrating a dozen headdress performances was shown in the Museum's galleries for the duration of the exhibition. Three of the performances may be viewed below.
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Pair of Male and Female Ci Wara Headdresses (similar to those featured in the video), 19th–20th century. Baninko region, Mali; Bamana peoples. The Art Institute of Chicago, Ada Turnbull Hertle Endowment. For an enlarged view, see a list of selected images from this exhibition.
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Sogoni Koun Headdress (similar to that featured in the video), 19th–20th century. Bougouni region, Mali; Bamana peoples. Private collection. For an enlarged view, see a list of selected images from this exhibition.
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Double-Headed N'gonzon Koun Headdress (similar to that featured in the video), early 20th century. Banimounitié region, Mali; Bamana peoples. Private collection. For an enlarged view, see a list of selected images from this exhibition.
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