A BAMANA CHI WARA WOODEN HEADDRESS, set with copper

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 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.

Tall carved wooden headdress in the form of a stylized Antelope. From the Bambara / Bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. This sculpture is actually a headdress worn atop the head on a basket and dance

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

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

A carved wooden headdress sculpture of the Mythical antelope Chiwara. Worn atop a basketry cap, the stylized horizontal dance finial has classic form and style, and a well handled and weathered surfac

A carved wooden headdress sculpture of the Mythical antelope Chiwara. Worn atop a basketry cap, the stylized horizontal dance finial has classic form and style, and a well handled and weathered surfac

A very fine wooden antelope headdress sculpture with openwork design and adorned with decorated metal work and red textiles. Such sculptures are attached to baskets and worn during agricultural festiv

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

A carved wooden antelope figure Chiwara Bamana headdress, traditionally attached to baskets and worn on the head. 51in tall x 13in wide.

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.

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 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 headdress sculpture featuring a stylized zoomorphic form of an antelope and a feline form. The sculpture measures 14 inches tall. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

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 zoomorphic effigy of a highly stylized antelope with other animal forms such as the Pangolin mixed in. Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Well handled and weathered, mid to late 2

A Carved wooden sculpture of a stylized antelope,that was traditionally worn atop the head on a basketry cap. Danced in agricultural festivals and other ceremonial events. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Ma

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

A tall an elegant carved wooden sculpture of the mythical antelope "Chiwara" which was worn atop a basketry headdress and danced during agricultural festivals. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.

A very interesting carved wooden headdress sculpture from the bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. A serene and simple carved wooden Chiwara with an almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture measures 27.

Group of six African wooden masks and sculptural figures. Includes one Bambara (Bamana) Chiwara antelope headdress; two masks with polychrome decoration; two wood figures with carved details including