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Pair of African Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdresses.

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PAIR OF CHIWARA ANTELOPE HEADDRESS / SCULPTURES: A carved wooden pair of antelope sculptures / headdress that were traditionally attached to baskets and worn atop the head during agricultural dances. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

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Bamana Chiwara Antelope headdress, African Art: This is a smaller, fairly well weathered example of the Chiwara headdress from the Bamana / Bambara peoples of Mali,West Africa. This Antelope was carved in the "horizontal" fashion and appears to hav

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African Carved Wood BAMANA CHI WARA Mali Antelope: African Carved Wood BAMANA CHI WARA Mali Antelope Headdress, Deity figure that is half man / half antelope. Nice patina from age and use. Hammered metal applied designs, Red string fringe. 3.5lbs. 35.

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BAMANA CHI WARA MALI AFRICAN CARVED WOOD HEADDRESS: African Bamana Chi Wara headdress, Mali, antelope form, approx 47.5"h, 11"l, 3"w, 4.75lbs ** Provenance: exhibited at Olive Deluce Gallery, Northwest Missouri State University Department of Art, April

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A Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdress Ex Scanzi Collection: An elegant carved wooden zoomorphic effigy of a mystical antelope attached to a basketry headdress adorned with cowrie shells and textiles. Bamana peoples, mali, West Africa. The headdress measures 21

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Wonderful Abstract Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdress: A very interesting carved wooden headdress sculpture from the Bamana or Bambara peoples of Mali, West Africa. A serene and simple carved wooden Chiwara with an almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture m

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AFRICAN CARVING: Bamana Chiwara Horizontal Antelope Headdress, in carved wood with wool, cowrie shell and glass bead decoration, 20th c., on modern base, 22" x 26 1/2" x 4". Good condition.

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Vintage Bamana Chi Wara Wood Antelope Headdress Carving: West Africa, Mali, Bamana (also Bambara), ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large and magnificent male Chi Wara (Ci Wara) mask, so skillfully and extensively carved with an intricate composition and

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AFRICAN, BAMANA PEOPLES, SEGOU REGION, MALI CARVED WOOD: AFRICAN, BAMANA PEOPLES, SEGOU REGION, MALI CARVED WOOD CAP HEADDRESS IN ANTELOPE FORM (CHI WARA) H 16.5", W 7", L 34.5" Enlarged head and horns. Early/Mid 20th c.. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, B

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Bambara Chiwara Horizontal Antelope headdress: A carved wooden "Chiwara" or Mystical antelope headdress with remains of basketry cap on bottom. Bamana / bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 20 x 9.5 inches

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Fantastic Chiwara Antelope headdress with Feline figure: Elongated and elaborate carved wooden antelope sculpture with feline / leopard, incised designs and classic chiwara form. Bamana/ bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The headdress measures 23 x 11 inches.

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Bamana Chiwara Headdress with Chameleon and Antelope: Old and fantastic Bamana headdress from Mali, West Africa. A carved wooden image of the Chameleon and Antelope,the mystical Chiwara worn during harvest ceremonies. Openwork form with incised designs.

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A Bamana Chiwara Zoomorphic headdress: Complex carved wooden headdress with Chameleon and Antelope attributes. Mamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 12 inches tall ( 14.75 inches tall on wooden base)

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Highly Stylized Bambara Chiwara Mystical Antelope: A finely carved wooden headdress / sculpture of Chiwara, the mystical antelope spirit of the Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Measures 19 inches tall on custom wood base.

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Beautiful Bambara female Chiwara headdress African Art: Elaborate carved wooden female Chiwara, the Mystical Antelope worn by the Bamana / bambara peoples of mali, West Africa. carved wood with ornate openwork design and classic form. measures 20 x 14 inch

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African Bamana Chiwara Headdress, Mali: African Bamana Chiwara Headdress, Mali. With original basketry headdress. Provenance: Collection of Judy Harris, Los Angeles, CA. Size: 20'' x 24'' x 7'' (51 x 61 x 18 cm).

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Pair of African Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdresses.

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Pair of African Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdresses. This male and female pair stands 46 and 44 inches tall, with real hair tassels cascading from the tips of their horns. These objects are well-known to collectors of African Art due to their powerful presence and beauty. The term â€œChi wara” denotes a cult, divine power and a farming association at one and the same time. The cult reveals the presence of a healing power, supervising farming activities, which appears in the form of a pair of masked dancers. The festivities celebrate the manifestation in the world of men of the mythical animal which taught them how to farm. This animal does not correspond to any known species, but rather is a composite creature made up of the features of antelopes and other creatures. During ritual dances, a Bamana performer wears the headdress on their head, with a black raffia cape underneath that covers them from head to foot. Provenance: ex-NYE & Company auction (NJ).

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Pair of African Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdresses.

Name: Pair of African Bamana Chiwara Antelope Headdresses.
SKU: 162191935
Price: 400 USD
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