Antelope dance crest "sogi ni kun" or "tjiwara" - Mali,

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

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

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''

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

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

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

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 Carved Wooden Double Antelope Mask Crest. Tag Reads: Chivaro From Sikasso City, Mali-Bambara Tribe, Picard Imports Purchased 77. Approximately 32.0625H x 10.25L x 3.25W in.

Bambara Carved Wooden Chiuara Antelope. Tag Reads: Bambara Tribe, Mali, A Chiuara Antelope, Picard 1979, VAXA, FAXA. Approximately 15.125H x 6.25L x 1.9375W in.

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

Bambara Female Antelope Headdress, Tji wara, Mali, with diagonal legs below an elongated body of square shape, the elongated head with long pierced nose, the tall pointed horns pointing up, the long e

African Art Chiwara Dance Crest Mask is from Mali. The dimension is 30 inches high x 7.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $50.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Interna

African Art Chiwara dance Crests Bambara is from Mali. The dimension is 34 inches high x 10.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $95.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the In

Smaller vertical dance crest of an antelope mother and child form (chi-wara), 20th Century, this example showing no use, repaired at neck and on horn, 33.5"h x 10"w x 2"d

West Africa, Mali, Bambara Chi-wara / Tji-wara antelope carved wood with brass stud eyes headpiece / headdress on metal stand. 41.5" H x 14" W x 2" D.

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 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 Bambara carved wood antelope headdress with pigment and metal band around neck with stand, Mali, Africa: 23" W x 4" D x 17 1/2" H

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 wonderfully stylized carved wooden dance crest featuring a female ancestor effigy riding on an antelope. The Carved headdress is brightly painted and shows some handling and wear, suggesting field u