A fine Bamana Chiwara Dance crest

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

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 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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

A Fine Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.This headdress sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood to honor that original mythical being. Under C

A Fine Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.This headdress sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood to honor that original mythical being. Under C

A carved wooden janus dance crest with stylized human skull atop and two anthropomorphic faces rendered in classic style with a well handled honey colored patina. The Crest measures 14 inches tall. 16

Fine Bamana African Dance Mask with professional display stand. A carved wooden dance mask with elongated and exaggerated form with traditional linear designs traditionally worn by the Bamana peoples

A very energetically carved wooden crest with two faces, accented with kaolin clay pigments, raised linear designs, stylized coiffure. Traditionally this female dance crest was danced opposite of aggr

A very finely carved wooden crest accented with kaolin clay pigments, raised linear designs, stylized coiffure a lovely smile and eyes shown shut in a wonderful peaceful facial expression. Traditional

A carved wooden Bust like sculpture with raised linear scar designs, well handled wood and a dramatic traditional ancestor face as a dance crest. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The sculpture measures

A carved wooden cap crest with a wonderful stylized ancestor face, raised linear designs and painted with kaolin clay pigments, inset mirror eyes and a deep well handled surface indicating good age an

A finely carved wooden dance crest with janus ancestor faces and dreadlock like hair, accented with kaolin clay pigments. Idoma peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The Dance Crest measures 12 inches tall ( 14.5

A Bamana Style Chiwara Male Crest Mask. Wood, cowrie shells, textile, and burlap. Mali. 8" x 8 1/4" x 39 3/4". Condition: Light surface dirt. Provenance: From the Estate of Okura-Leiberg, Alexandria,

A Carved wooden dance crest featuring a handsome Yoruba ancestral face with ceremonial cap and traditional treatment to the eyes, face and ears. A well worn older example. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Afr