Antelope dance crest "sogi-ni-kun" - Mali, Bamana

wood, Just like the "tjiwara" society, the "sogi ni kun" is an association of juveniles ("ton"). The mask dancers appear at working competitions which take place in the villages or on the fields. H: 4

wood, metal, plant fibre, The mask is a symbol for youth, health and vitality. The young men sing the praises of the mask, comparing it to gold and silver. Gold is as precious as youth, and life turns

Tall antelope-shaped dance crest (chiwara), Bamana, Mali, mid-20th Century, with a cap to wear atop head and a hood of hemp tresses to hide the identity of the wearer, 50"l x 7"w x 15"d. Provenance: S

Bamana People, Mali, Chi Wara antelope dance crest, wood and metal. 36''

Hand carved antelope dance crest 'tijwara,' Bamana peoples of Mali, 7"h x 15"l x 2"w.

A very old and well handled antelope dance crest or mask with a deep well handled surface patina, tall elegant horns and elongated face and form. Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. The Mask measures 2

A fine Bamana Chiwara Dance crest , Bamana ; MaliOf classical form the vertically oriented male antelope head-dress with squared cubistic body the neck and mane carved as concentric open work bands wi

West African Chi-Wara dance crest, depicting a vertical antelope head, from the Segou area, Mali, Bamana people, signs of age and use, 25"h

Bamana, Mali, Antelope dance mask, Tjiwara Society dance mask carved in two parts. Wood with the finest relief carving on the head and body of the antelope, the horns in extremely fine relief. The hor

Large Bamana Antelope Dance Headdress, Mali, 20th C,(LUCE8240) Measurements: 51 H Condition: Condition commensurate with age and use.

A tall carved wooden conical shaped dance crest with a lovely stylized Horse and rider finial on top and accented with linear designs. Bamana peoples, mali, Africa. The cap measures 23.5 inches tall a

A highly stylized carved wooden dance crest that at one time was mounted to a basketry cap and worn during agricultural festivals and ceremonies related to the mythical antelope Chiwara. Bamana people

A highly stylized carved wooden dance crest in the form of two antelopes, with wonderful openwork design and well handled surface. The Headdress measures 14.5 x 11 inches on a simple wooden base. Bama

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.

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund BAMANA PEOPLE MALI Ty-Wara Ceremonial Dance Headdress of full male antelope standing in horizontal position mirror eyes and red threa

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund To be sold subject to no reserve STYLE OF BAMANA PEOPLE MALI Ty-Wara Ceremonial Dance Headdress of full male antelope standing in hor

West African bas-relief dance crest, likely Cote d'Ivoire or Mali, the rectangular form having more than 30 zoomorphic, human, and mask elements, rising on an antelope form support resting on a custom

Bamana (Bambara) Chiwara female carved wood ceremonial headdress, Mali, late 19th/early 20th century, the cimier crest depicting an oryx antelope head before a female standing figure, decorated with a

Bambara Carved Wooden Antelope Mask Crest. Tag Reads: The Bambara Of Mali Used These Wooden Antelopes As Headdress In The Tyi-Wara Dance (A Mythical Being Who Taught Mankind The Secret Of Agriculture)

African Mali Bamana Bambara Chi Wara Segu Crest carved wood and beads, depicting a male and female figure sitting atop an antelope on a oval plinth with holes for attaching to the head.

Early Chiwara Dance Antelope Headdress From the Bambara, (Bamana) people of south Saharan Mali, an early Chiwara headpiece of antelope form, used for their agricultural success and appreciation dance.

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.

A carved wooden headdress sculpture of the mythical antelope Chiwara, worn during agricultural dances to ensure a bountiful harvest season. Bamana Peoples, Mali, Africa. The Headdress measures 22 x 11

Bamana (Bambara) Chiwara female carved wood ceremonial headdress, Mali, late 19th/early 20th century, the cimier crest depicting a rare double oryx antelope heads around a female standing figure, deco