Ci-wara Headdress – Wood – Bambara – Mali

Description

Bambara carvers have established a reputation for the zoomorphic headdresses worn by Chi-Wara society members. Although they are all different, they all display a highly abstract body, often incorporating a zig-zag motif, which represents the sun`s course from east to west, and a head with two large horns. Bambara members of the Chi-Wara society wear the headdress while dancing in their fields at sowing time, hoping to increase the crop yield.

Great tribaly used Chi-Wara headdress in good condition.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:

Ci-wara Headdress

Ethnic group:

Bambara

Country:

Mali

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

25x42x6 cm

Weight:

900 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $150.00

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Ci-wara Headdress – Wood – Bambara – Mali

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Estimate $200-$250May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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