African tribal art, Mali Bambara people, Chiwara helmet

This is a smaller, fairly well weathered example of the Chiwara headdress from the Bamana / Bambara peoples of Mali,West Africa. This Antelope was carved in the "horizontal" fashion and appears to hav

Elaborate carved wooden female Chiwara, the Mystical Antelope worn by the Bamana / bambara peoples of mali, West Africa. carved wood with ornate openwork design and classic form. measures 20 x 14 inch

A Finely carved vintage example of a Tji-wara or Chiwara with elaborate stylized form including an ancestral head, incised linear designs and well handled surface. Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, West

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 tall carved wooden helmet style mask with tall stylized face and swept back finial, adorned with hand hammered brass, textiles and beads. Bambara or Marka peoples, Mali, Africa.The Mask measures 30

A carved wooden figurine from Mali, Central Africa, art of the Bambara people. The piece is a Chiwara, an abstract antelope figure which is used in rituals associated with agriculture. The item is mou

Elongated and elaborate carved wooden antelope sculpture with feline / leopard, incised designs and classic chiwara form. Bamana/ bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The headdress measures 23 x 11 inches.

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 finely carved wooden mask with the elongated ears and snout of a Hyena, and a wonderful golden honey colored surface patina. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 20 x 8 inches a

Large carved wooden horse and rider with ornate carved designs and overall impressive style. Bamana or Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 35 inches tall.

Older carved wooden mask with stylized zoomorphic form and obvious handling and wear, note the well handled surface patina from the hands of men over many years. Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The mas

A very fine and large carved wooden mask in the form of a Hyena. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 24 x 8 inches. * A durable metal display stand can be included for an additio

A carved wooden "Chiwara" or Mystical antelope headdress with remains of basketry cap on bottom. Bamana / bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 20 x 9.5 inches

Very Old Tall carved wooden mask with archaic style face and antelope horns with ancestor figure. This mask does appear to be an old field used example. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa The

Vintage carved wooden door lock from the Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa.

A very old and abstract Chiwara headdress sculpture from the Bamana ( Bambara ) peoples of Mali, West Africa. This figure measures 21.5 inches tall.Among the Bamana, oral traditions credit a mythical

This is a very large and impressive wood sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with highly stylized features and style. F

Carved wooden female sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. The powerful forms of this Jonyeleni figure, executed in a remarkably free style, expresses the ideal image of a

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 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

Vintage to antique Bambaras Hunters Tunic and pants combo with various shell and magic charm adornment to ensure a good hunt. Mali, Africa and the Bamana / Bambara peoples.

A Vintage to antique carved wooden articulated puppet of a female with elaborate coiffure and movable arms. Old textile dress with breasts exposed. Bambara / Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 27 in

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.