A Bamana Zig Zag Chiwara Headdress

A tall carved wooden zoomorphic form in abstract style with an antelope head atop a highly stylized body. The zigzag motif has been interpreted by some scholars of Bamana culture as having great symbo

Bamana or Bambara head crest in the form of a stylized antelope, with long, spiral-incised horns and openwork body embellished with metal. Losses to top of one horn, zig-zag mane. On custom gallery st

A tall carved wooden zoomorphic form in abstract style with an antelope head atop a highly stylized body. The zigzag motif has been interpreted by some scholars of Bamana culture as having great symbo

A tall carved wooden headdress in zig zag form with a stylized ancestor head atop, accented eyes , incised linear designs and stylized coiffure. The sculpture measures 24 inches tall. The zigzag motif

A tall carved wooden zoomorphic helmet style form in abstract style with a pair of antelope heads atop a highly stylized body. The zigzag motif has been interpreted by some scholars of Bamana culture

A tall carved wooden "Zig Zag" like headdress with anthropomorphic face and stylized form. Such dance caps were worn during a dance known a "Nama tye tye" and are uncommon on the market. Bamana people

Carved African Chi Wara antelope form headdress. Pierced zig zag neck with oversized stylized ears and antlers. Height 41.5in.

A carved wood and painted black headdress sculpture in the form of a stylized antelope, typically worn on a basketry cap during agricultural festivals. This is a dark and dramatic example. The headdre

Carved wooden zoomorphic sculpture with openwork design as well as a small Chiwara finial on top. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 22 x 16.5 inches. Provenance: Ex Private Seattle

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.

A carved wooden headdress sculpture in the Sikasso region style, with openwork design , incised designs and a highly stylized antelope form. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 28 inc

A carved wooden headdress sculpture of the mythical antelope Chiwara, worn during agricultural dances to ensure a bountiful harvest season. Bamana Peoples, Mali, Africa. Custom mounted.

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).

A tall slender carved wooden antelope with highly stylized face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture measures 27 inches tall. provenance: Field Collected recently in Mali, West A

Carved wood antelope headdress attached to basketry cap, worn during agricultural harvest festival, Mali, approximate height 20 1/2".

3 Bamana Chiwara Headdresses. Mali, Africa. Carved Wood, Fiber, Shells. Largest size: 43.5'' x 8'' x 8'' (110 x 20 x 20 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

3 Bamana Chiwara Headdresses. Mali, Africa. Carved Wood, Fiber. Largest size: 41'' x 9'' x 9'' (104 x 23 x 23 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A group of four West African objects. 20th century. ++ Benin terracotta head fragment. Benin style. Nigeria. 9." ++ Bamana chiwara headdress fragment. Bamana. Mali. ++ Lobi female figure with bowl. Lo

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

A Bamana chiwara male headdress. Mali, Bamana. 20th century. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.Simpson Inventory #9669 A + B. Simpson bought the pair for $28,00

BAMANA, MaliChi-Wara Headdress  Wood, fiber, leatherA very unus

A Finely carved wooden headdress featuring the image of the mythical antelope Chiwara attached to basketry cap. The headdress shows plenty of handling and wear suggesting actual field use as a dance c

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

A Fine carved wooden double Chiwara headdress sculpture in the Sikasso region style. Representing the mythical antelope, Tji wara who will bless the crops with fertility and a bountiful harvest. Baman